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FG58 BWA

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,218 mi
Last recorded91,218 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 BWA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 91,218 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 70,358 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to the front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 62,609 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 60,812 miles

to clean for emissions

Fail 9 Sep 2016 60,812 miles

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

to clean for emissions

Pass 2 Sep 2015 54,937 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 54,937 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 47,848 miles

rear brake pads worn

rear tyres on 2mm

Fail 26 Aug 2014 47,848 miles

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

front brake pads worn

rear brake pads worn

rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 3 Sep 2013 39,542 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 31,288 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 22,951 miles

Engine oil leak from the fuel pump area reccomend attention asap

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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FG58 BWA is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG58 BWA, 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 FG58 BWA registered?

FG58 BWA is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is FG58 BWA safe to buy?

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