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DY58 KSJ

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

62,349 mi
Last recorded62,349 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 KSJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2023 62,349 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 161,293 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 151,448 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 150,358 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 133,370 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 120,869 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 120,220 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 96,642 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 95,642 miles

Nearside Front tyre smooth on very outer edge - rest of tread 4-5mm

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake backplates corroded and have sections missing

Fail 26 Feb 2016 95,642 miles

Nearside Front tyre smooth on very outer edge - rest of tread 4-5mm

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake backplates corroded and have sections missing

Pass 24 Feb 2015 83,290 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 83,290 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 71,325 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front and rear discs in poor condition.

Fail 28 Feb 2014 71,324 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front and rear discs in poor condition.

Pass 26 Feb 2013 58,230 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 45,237 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 45,237 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wipers slightly smear

Pass 6 Oct 2011 40,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 KSJ 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 61.1%.

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 KSJ, 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 DY58 KSJ registered?

DY58 KSJ is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 September 2008.

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