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LX58 YAY

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,135 mi
Last recorded122,135 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 122,135 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 122,113 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to coolant leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 117,542 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 117,526 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 116,524 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 115,746 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 115,746 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 111,466 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 105,050 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Undertrays fitted, obscuring view of some underside components

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear seats folded, unable to check seat belts

Fail 12 Jun 2017 105,050 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Undertrays fitted, obscuring view of some underside components

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear seats folded, unable to check seat belts

Pass 13 Jun 2016 92,653 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 84,801 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 70,760 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 52,261 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 36,041 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 30,400 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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LX58 YAY is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YAY, 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 YAY registered?

LX58 YAY is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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