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LG58 RHV

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,416 mi
Last recorded98,416 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 RHV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 98,416 miles

Exhaust front pipe flexible section deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear DPF pressure sensor pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush worn/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

front fog lamps not working

Fail 18 Jan 2022 98,403 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Exhaust front pipe flexible section deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear DPF pressure sensor pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush worn/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

front fog lamps not working

Pass 15 Jan 2021 95,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 92,744 miles

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

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

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

OSF fog light not working

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 87,385 miles

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

Play in both track rods

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 82,433 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

NSF wishbone front bush worn

Play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 10 Jan 2018 82,431 miles

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

Front number plate deteriorated

NSF wishbone front bush worn

Play in rear anti roll bar bushes

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 77,657 miles

Front plate deteriorated,NSF wishbone bush worn

Pass 11 Jan 2016 73,384 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 66,603 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 66,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 58,351 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 47,134 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 46,326 miles

235/60hr 16 budgets.

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

o/s/f & both rear tyres getting low 3mm tread left at lowest point.

Pass 4 Oct 2011 37,742 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 37,722 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LG58 RHV is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LG58 RHV, 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 LG58 RHV registered?

LG58 RHV is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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