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FE58 BVJ

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,681 mi
Last recorded115,681 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 BVJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 115,681 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2026 115,681 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 107,637 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 107,636 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 100,384 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 215/65r16

Fail 16 Aug 2024 100,384 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 215/65r16

Pass 4 Aug 2023 93,132 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 88,472 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 79,926 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 72,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 68,056 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 63,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2017 56,982 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 56,982 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm and punctured

Pass 25 Aug 2016 51,237 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Aug 2015 44,971 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 44,971 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Bolt snapped (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 39,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front windscreen wipers deteriorated but still clearing screen

Pass 29 Aug 2014 39,542 miles

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

both front windscreen wipers deteriorated but still clearing screen

Pass 20 Aug 2013 32,607 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 26,463 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 20,183 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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FE58 BVJ is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FE58 BVJ, 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 FE58 BVJ registered?

FE58 BVJ is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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