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DV58 AYP

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

119,323 mi
Last recorded119,323 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV58 AYP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 119,323 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 116,092 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 114,538 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front exhaust flex worn

Fail 13 Aug 2024 114,440 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust front flexe starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Aug 2023 109,935 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 109,935 miles

Headlamp aim too high o/s n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 104,689 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 97,513 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 97,457 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 91,437 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 86,262 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))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 86,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 6 Sep 2018 78,802 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 70,973 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 62,518 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 62,518 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 53,297 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 43,684 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 34,573 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 34,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 25,999 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 25,999 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 17,275 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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DV58 AYP is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DV58 AYP, 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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What year was DV58 AYP registered?

DV58 AYP is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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