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EK58 YMS

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

143,846 mi
Last recorded143,846 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 YMS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 143,846 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 143,846 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 137,344 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 126,646 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 115,591 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 104,977 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 99,221 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 91,676 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 81,837 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Aug 2015 70,548 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 19 Aug 2015 70,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2014 57,550 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 51,815 miles

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 45,337 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 36,985 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2011 36,985 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 YMS is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YMS, 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 YMS registered?

EK58 YMS is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 December 2008.

Is EK58 YMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK58 YMS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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