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FE58 LFS

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,190 mi
Last recorded69,190 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 69,190 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2020 69,190 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2019 63,904 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres showing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 63,903 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres showing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 58,437 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 55,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 55,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 48,979 miles

Rear tyres worn outer edges

Pass 15 Sep 2015 40,514 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 33,105 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear tyres wearing low on outer edges.

Fail 23 Sep 2014 33,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear tyres wearing low on outer edges.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 24,498 miles

BOTH No PLATES STARTING TO DELAMINATE.....

N/S WIPER BLADE STARTING TO SPLIT.....

Pass 14 Sep 2012 17,201 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 9,883 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 9,883 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 LFS 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 FE58 LFS, 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 LFS registered?

FE58 LFS is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is FE58 LFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE58 LFS shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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