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FG58 HBU

2008 Kia Sportage

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,052 mi
Last recorded98,052 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 HBU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 98,052 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut bearing rough on lock to lock

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut bearing rough on lock to lock

Offside Rear Drive shaft oil seal leaking

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Underside of vehicle corroded

Various stone chips on windscreen

Fail 22 Aug 2024 98,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut bearing rough on lock to lock

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut bearing rough on lock to lock

Offside Rear Drive shaft oil seal leaking

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Underside of vehicle corroded

Various stone chips on windscreen

Pass 22 Aug 2023 95,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 87,647 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 87,647 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 83,346 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 81,706 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 78,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 69,043 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front lower suspension arm bushed deteriorated

both front tyres perished on tread

Pass 10 Nov 2016 57,762 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 46,644 miles

suspension mounting bushes slightly deteriated

Pass 7 Nov 2014 34,232 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 26,745 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 26,745 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 20,912 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 15,640 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 HBU is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HBU, 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 HBU registered?

FG58 HBU is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 October 2008.

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