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FG58 ZYW

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,989 mi
Last recorded61,989 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 ZYW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 61,989 miles

Front Front Underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear Underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2025 60,890 miles

Front Underbody corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both OSR / NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2024 59,483 miles

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

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

Under body corrosion (Arms)

Pass 20 Feb 2023 57,490 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 56,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe/after cat join. (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 54,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fogging over. (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 54,908 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fogging over. (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 54,413 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 52,550 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 50,466 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 47,745 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 43,548 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 38,235 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 38,235 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 35,008 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 30,762 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 30,762 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 25,071 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 19,499 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 19,489 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear fog and side repeaters not fitted from new.

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 ZYW is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZYW, 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 ZYW registered?

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

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