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FP58 XMC

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

75,538 mi
Last recorded75,538 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP58 XMC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 75,538 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 69,659 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 69,628 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2023 66,888 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 63,421 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 60,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 56,779 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 53,284 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 53,284 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 50,187 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 47,344 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 44,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex section (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 41,671 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 38,251 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 34,699 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 30,464 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 23,384 miles

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

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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FP58 XMC is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FP58 XMC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP58 XMC registered?

FP58 XMC is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 December 2008.

Is FP58 XMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP58 XMC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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