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EK58 NLX

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

131,284 mi
Last recorded131,284 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 NLX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 131,284 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 129,847 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 wheels (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 126,005 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 119,173 miles

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 112,015 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 105,795 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 105,795 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 101,010 miles

Both rear brake back plates in a poor condition

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 95,433 miles

Rear brake back plates in poor condition

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 90,834 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 84,563 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels and tyres

Fail 14 Sep 2017 84,563 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

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

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

Unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels and tyres

Pass 29 Sep 2016 74,391 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 65,315 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 56,596 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 47,739 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 39,527 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 29,899 miles

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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EK58 NLX is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EK58 NLX, 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 EK58 NLX registered?

EK58 NLX is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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