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DU58 PHY

2008 Kia Sportage

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,801 mi
Last recorded134,801 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU58 PHY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 134,801 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 127,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brakes slightly binding

Fail 26 Oct 2022 127,639 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brakes slightly binding

Pass 24 Sep 2021 121,296 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 107,232 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 98,544 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 84,729 miles

both front lower arms front bushes seperating

o/s/f lower ball joint has slight movement

rear anti roll bar d-bushes worn

Fail 15 Feb 2017 84,728 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front lower arms front bushes seperating

o/s/f lower ball joint has slight movement

rear anti roll bar d-bushes worn

Pass 18 Feb 2016 68,416 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 55,318 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 55,126 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

grease present at osf cv boot cannot locate split adv

Pass 22 Aug 2013 40,520 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 31,009 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2011 23,878 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2011 23,878 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 PHY is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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