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FY58 VXE

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,862 mi
Last recorded129,862 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 VXE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 129,862 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 122,714 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 122,714 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 117,065 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 117,065 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 109,160 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 108,727 miles

brake discs slightly corroded

exhaust front flexible joint deteriorated

Fail 18 Dec 2020 108,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

brake discs corroded

exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2020 108,477 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 102,942 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2019 102,917 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 98,720 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 91,938 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 85,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 80,188 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 75,871 miles

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

engine warning light on

Fail 29 Sep 2014 75,871 miles

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

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

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

engine warning light on

Pass 30 Sep 2013 68,486 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 58,135 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 46,553 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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FY58 VXE is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FY58 VXE, 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 FY58 VXE registered?

FY58 VXE is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is FY58 VXE safe to buy?

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