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LR58 CVW

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

54,215 mi
Last recorded54,215 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 CVW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 54,215 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 54,215 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 52,960 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 51,978 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 51,978 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2022 50,860 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 49,400 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Oct 2020 48,561 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 47,607 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 24 Sep 2018 45,036 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 43,437 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 43,026 miles

Front and rear brake discs in poor condtion

Nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Slight misting of oil from steering rack

Fail 22 Sep 2016 43,026 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front and rear brake discs in poor condtion

Nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Slight misting of oil from steering rack

Pass 29 Sep 2015 40,816 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.2.C.1c)

both front wiper blade rubbers split at ends

Pass 30 Sep 2014 38,033 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 31,856 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 31,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 25,440 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 25,440 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine light on

Pass 11 Jan 2013 25,426 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 25,426 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine check light on

Pass 24 Oct 2011 22,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 22,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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LR58 CVW is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LR58 CVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR58 CVW registered?

LR58 CVW is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is LR58 CVW safe to buy?

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