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LD58 RZU

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

101,064 mi
Last recorded101,064 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD58 RZU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 101,064 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2026 101,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2025 97,239 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2025 97,230 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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 on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 92,557 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 92,557 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 85,028 miles

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

drivers seat belt starting to fluff and fray

exhaust corroded

front suspension arms corroded and worn

nearside front tyre worn 3mm

offside front tyre slightly worn on inside

rear subframe corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2023 85,028 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

drivers seat belt starting to fluff and fray

exhaust corroded

front suspension arms corroded and worn

nearside front tyre worn 3mm

offside front tyre slightly worn on inside

rear subframe corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2022 82,426 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside wishbone corroded

power steering pump damp

Pass 30 Sep 2021 80,719 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside front wishbone corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2021 80,719 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside front wishbone corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2020 79,268 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 76,619 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear no plate deteraited

Pass 29 Sep 2018 71,873 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 71,872 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 67,223 miles

slightplay in nearside steering arm

Fail 29 Sep 2017 67,221 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

neaside rear tyre close to legal limit

slightplay in nearside steering arm

Pass 29 Sep 2016 62,372 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on edge

offside wing mirror taped up movement in mirror

rear no plated starting to fade

Pass 28 Sep 2015 57,591 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

offside front mirror damaged

Fail 28 Sep 2015 57,591 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

offside front mirror damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2014 48,797 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 48,794 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 40,767 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 32,486 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 24,395 miles

4 x tyres close

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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LD58 RZU is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LD58 RZU, 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 LD58 RZU registered?

LD58 RZU is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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