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LV58 HKU

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

132,728 mi
Last recorded132,728 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV58 HKU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 132,728 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 113,420 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 91,979 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 79,098 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 79,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 76,023 miles

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

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

both front lower arm inner bushes perishing.

Fail 24 Jun 2021 76,021 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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both front lower arm inner bushes perishing.

Pass 30 Jun 2020 71,526 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 71,526 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 67,994 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 67,993 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))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 63,536 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 63,536 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 58,483 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 49,314 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre- has a deep cut in tread- no ply or cords time of test

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 40,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

front pads getting low

nearside rear tyre perished and cracking

Pass 19 Jun 2014 33,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jul 2013 26,742 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 26,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 21,457 miles

n/s/front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 4 Jul 2012 21,457 miles

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

n/s/front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Aug 2011 16,624 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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LV58 HKU is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LV58 HKU, 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 LV58 HKU registered?

LV58 HKU is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 September 2008.

Is LV58 HKU safe to buy?

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