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DY58 SSZ

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,858 mi
Last recorded80,858 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 SSZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 80,858 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 80,858 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2019 75,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 23 Nov 2019 75,387 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 70,475 miles

Nearside Rear lamp is damaged

Fail 10 Dec 2018 70,475 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp is damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2017 65,029 miles

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

front exhaust flexi pipe seperating

offside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 15 Nov 2016 58,842 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inners (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 52,023 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 52,023 miles

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

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn bald on edge

service brake only just met effiecency

Pass 1 Dec 2014 44,335 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 34,855 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 34,855 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 29,189 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 22,400 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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DY58 SSZ is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DY58 SSZ, 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 SSZ registered?

DY58 SSZ is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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