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LM58 JVF

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,414 mi
Last recorded134,414 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM58 JVF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 134,414 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil deposits noted under engine & gearbox

Rear Exhaust section deteriorated and slightly leaking

Underbody suspension, braking, chassis, etc has corrosion

Fail 14 Jul 2025 134,414 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil deposits noted under engine & gearbox

Rear Exhaust section deteriorated and slightly leaking

Rear fog lamp not working Came on when lightly tapped (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Underbody suspension, braking, chassis, etc has corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2024 127,019 miles

Exhaust flexy & rear sections slightly deteriorated, corroded

Underbody corrosion noted several areas

Fail 10 Jul 2024 127,019 miles

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

Exhaust flexy & rear sections slightly deteriorated, corroded

Underbody corrosion noted several areas

Pass 11 Jul 2023 118,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lamp slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth getting low on edges

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

Rear Exhaust section deteriorated & corroded

Under body corrosion present to chassis, floors, suspension, braking components, etc

Pass 13 Jul 2022 110,462 miles

Clutch 'sticking' slightly, has judder, & biting point low

Front O/S brake disc inner surface corroded

Front Service brake efforts slightly imbalanced

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

Rear Exhaust section deteriorated & slight leak

Slight intermittent noise noted from steering belt area

Some under body corrosion present (Chassis, suspension, etc)

Various suspension bushes perishing, deteriorating (front suspension arms, etc)

Fail 9 Jul 2022 110,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Clutch 'sticking' slightly, has judder, & biting point low

Front O/S brake disc inner surface corroded

Front Service brake efforts slightly imbalanced

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

Rear Brake pads appear worn thin but not clearly visible

Rear Exhaust section deteriorated & slight leak

Slight intermittent noise noted from steering belt area

Some under body corrosion present (Chassis, suspension, etc)

Various suspension bushes perishing, deteriorating (front suspension arms, etc)

Pass 14 Jul 2021 101,104 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 99,448 miles

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

Rear slight leak on rear exhaust

Pass 11 Mar 2019 95,150 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 90,163 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 90,160 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 85,674 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 80,876 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 10 Oct 2014 76,266 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 64,378 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 53,231 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 41,804 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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LM58 JVF is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LM58 JVF, 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 LM58 JVF registered?

LM58 JVF is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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