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DU58 PHO

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,142 mi
Last recorded114,142 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU58 PHO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 114,142 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM DETERIORATED

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 113,458 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

EXHAUST SYSTEM DETERIORATED

Pass 5 Oct 2021 104,250 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 104,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 98,195 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 98,195 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 92,485 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Rear brake discs getting worn (recommend attention)

unable to see rear brake pads to judge wear

Fail 1 Nov 2019 92,007 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front number plate deteriorated

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs getting worn (recommend attention)

unable to see rear brake pads to judge wear

Pass 6 Nov 2018 79,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides fronts (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r tyre small cuts

oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2018 79,930 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides fronts (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r tyre small cuts

oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2017 74,290 miles

n/s/f brake pad wearing low

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

oil around engine and front suspension components

Pass 3 Nov 2016 66,582 miles

Front n/s & o/s grease around track rod end rubber but not visibly damaged

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 66,582 miles

Front n/s & o/s grease around track rod end rubber but not visibly damaged

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 58,803 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 50,984 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 45,137 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 41,192 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 29,965 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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DU58 PHO is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 73,016 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU58 PHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Kia Sportage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DU58 PHO is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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