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LV58 OPY

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,832 mi
Last recorded132,832 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV58 OPY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 132,832 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 116,694 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))

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

back bock exhaust corroded across seam

front flexi exhaust deteriorated

n/s front washer jet weak

Pass 25 Jan 2024 109,174 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 109,150 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear chassis cross member by anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 101,472 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 101,472 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 95,204 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 95,204 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 92,424 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered with plastic (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front fog lamp innop

Fail 26 Nov 2020 92,424 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered with plastic (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front fog lamp innop

Pass 5 Dec 2019 85,552 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 85,552 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 65,303 miles

n/s/f tyre getting close limit

o/s/f tyre getting close to limit

Pass 14 Dec 2017 49,345 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 49,345 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 42,032 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 36,170 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 31,137 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Oct 2013 25,896 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 20,307 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2011 14,792 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 OPY is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OPY, 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 OPY registered?

LV58 OPY is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 November 2008.

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