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FE58 KZZ

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,715 mi
Last recorded105,715 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 KZZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2023 105,715 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to damage to subframe (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely both sides (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 104,748 miles

n/s/f cv boot

Offside Front track rod

Pass 6 Mar 2021 103,760 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 102,094 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 102,094 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn rear d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted missing bolt (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2019 97,015 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 87,775 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 87,025 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 81,296 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 81,295 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 73,493 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY AT OFFSIDE RACK END

Fail 23 Mar 2016 73,492 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY AT OFFSIDE RACK END

Pass 30 Mar 2015 61,560 miles

emissions to low to register

Fail 30 Mar 2015 61,559 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

emissions to low to register

Pass 23 Apr 2014 55,376 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 55,247 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

emissions to low to register

Pass 19 Apr 2013 47,266 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 47,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 47,033 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 37,848 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 35,054 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 34,021 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front 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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FE58 KZZ is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KZZ, 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 KZZ registered?

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

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