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HJ58 TZK

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

127,005 mi
Last recorded127,005 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 TZK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 127,005 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides rear brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 121,191 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 114,658 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 104,754 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 97,576 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side rear tyres starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 90,848 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 83,047 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 73,494 miles

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

Both front lower arm bushes starting to de-bond

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 57,184 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 44,350 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 32,765 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 23,332 miles

drivers wiper blade starting to split

Pass 3 Sep 2013 22,336 miles

Drivers wiper starting to smear

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 18,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 18,650 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 14,797 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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HJ58 TZK is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 HJ58 TZK, 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 HJ58 TZK registered?

HJ58 TZK is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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