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KW58 ZHM

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,333 mi
Last recorded114,333 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW58 ZHM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 114,333 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 114,333 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 105,341 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside no plate light slightly dim

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

accident damage to front of vehicle

Pass 23 Oct 2017 97,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DPF pipe (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 85,317 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 85,317 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 73,701 miles

Front bumper has damage to both sides

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2015 73,701 miles

Front bumper has damage to both sides

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper corner (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2014 63,543 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 57,201 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 57,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 56,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both rear tyres wearing low 225/55/17/101w xl

front and rear brake pads starting to wear thin

Pass 21 Nov 2012 43,486 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 27,732 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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KW58 ZHM is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KW58 ZHM, 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 KW58 ZHM registered?

KW58 ZHM is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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