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LX58 YAJ

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,520 mi
Last recorded112,520 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX58 YAJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 112,520 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 111,273 miles

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 108,862 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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 Jul 2022 106,712 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 106,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 102,081 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 96,568 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 96,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 88,213 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 77,178 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 76,179 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 76,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick discs are lipped (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 67,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 1.6mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 55,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

wear In brake pedal rubber

Fail 16 Jan 2015 47,364 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 47,364 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 38,852 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 28,447 miles

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

damage to osf tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2011 19,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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LX58 YAJ is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LX58 YAJ, 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 LX58 YAJ registered?

LX58 YAJ is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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