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HY58 UTF

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,798 mi
Last recorded148,798 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY58 UTF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 148,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear side of fuel tank damaged

Offside Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear fog light showing white light to rear

Fail 18 Aug 2022 148,798 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor not staying up (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear side of fuel tank damaged

Offside Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear fog light showing white light to rear

Pass 23 Aug 2021 139,292 miles

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

Front headlights high level switch faulty

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc / drum backing plate corroded has been cut back to drum

Nearside Rear fog lamp showing white light to rear lens damaged

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 139,284 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front headlights high level switch faulty

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc / drum backing plate corroded has been cut back to drum

Nearside Rear fog lamp showing white light to rear lens damaged

Nearside Rear parking brake low effort

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear parking brake performance low

Pass 18 Aug 2020 130,957 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 130,952 miles

Emissions not tested unable to rev the engine correctly (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre been run flat nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 126,486 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 126,486 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2018 120,666 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

cover sills shields

Pass 21 Aug 2017 108,923 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 108,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 108,362 miles

oil level over max mark on dipstick

Pass 1 Sep 2014 99,059 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 99,059 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 88,112 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 76,769 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 59,998 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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HY58 UTF is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UTF, 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 UTF registered?

HY58 UTF is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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