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FG58 FHO

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,812 mi
Last recorded126,812 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 126,812 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 126,806 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bearing bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 124,015 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 124,003 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 120,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 117,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 117,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 113,578 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 109,883 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 104,105 miles

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

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

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 28 Apr 2017 100,999 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 100,999 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack o/s (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 88,665 miles

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

Offside Rear child seat has adult belt incorrectly fitted.

child seats fitted preventing full inspection of adult seat belts.

engine warning lamp illuminated, indicating a fault

Pass 20 Mar 2015 73,450 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 49,236 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 34,708 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 19 Oct 2011 28,786 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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FG58 FHO is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FHO, 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 FHO registered?

FG58 FHO is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 November 2008.

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