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DY58 KRU

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

142,312 mi
Last recorded142,312 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 KRU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 142,312 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 142,312 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 133,392 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))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 133,383 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 133,266 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pads on inner are low also. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm limit. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing very thin. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush located near rear differential worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 125,324 miles

Offside Front Inner Auxiliary belt tensioner worn (engine).

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2021 125,324 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Auxiliary belt tensioner worn (engine).

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 118,797 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2020 118,797 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 107,856 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres worn on edges

rear anti rollbar bushes worn

Fail 12 Jun 2019 107,771 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

rear anti rollbar bushes worn

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Feb 2018 101,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on limit (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on limit (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 101,335 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on limit (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on limit (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 94,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 3-4000 miles left (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 84,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 3000 miles left (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight noise (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 74,958 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 65,513 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 60,272 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 54,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 54,307 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 50,438 miles

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

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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DY58 KRU is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DY58 KRU, 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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DY58 KRU is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 September 2008.

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