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HY58 RKE

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,042 mi
Last recorded113,042 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY58 RKE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 113,042 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 113,042 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 109,519 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 109,519 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 105,861 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 100,775 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 92,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside sunvisor has been removed for mot test

Fail 30 Oct 2017 92,329 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Sunvisor (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 84,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 76,778 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 69,401 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise clutch and brake pedel anti-slip worn

Pass 21 Nov 2013 61,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake and clutch pedal anti slip worn and split

Fail 20 Nov 2013 61,309 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake and clutch pedal anti slip worn and split

Pass 31 Aug 2012 49,976 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 42,215 miles

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

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

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

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

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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HY58 RKE is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 HY58 RKE, 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 HY58 RKE registered?

HY58 RKE is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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