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FE58 TNU

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,193 mi
Last recorded97,193 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 TNU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2024 97,193 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 93,072 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 93,072 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 88,817 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2022 88,807 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2021 83,021 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front and at rear by side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust joints very corroded

Nearside Front Inner CV joint gaiter rubber cracking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge very low but has raised edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens a bit faded at top

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources screws very corroded to hold in lamp (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Sun visor not going all way up

Fail 3 Jun 2021 83,019 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Arm at rear inner mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front mounting on sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front radius arms front bushes coming out of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake pipe by going through body of vehicle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front and at rear by side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe on both joints (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust joints very corroded

Nearside Front Inner CV joint gaiter rubber cracking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge very low but has raised edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens a bit faded at top

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources screws very corroded to hold in lamp (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Sun visor not going all way up

Pass 12 Jun 2020 77,130 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 77,127 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 75,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 65,526 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 54,564 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 54,564 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2017 52,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on cat (7.1.2)

Exhaust system is corroded

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 46,254 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 46,254 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 42,030 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 35,462 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 28,295 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 20,806 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 14,515 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 TNU is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 TNU, 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 TNU registered?

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

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