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MF58 ELV

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

68,119 mi
Last recorded68,119 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF58 ELV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 68,119 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2024 68,119 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high reset hight (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2023 63,203 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 57,511 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 54,523 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 54,523 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 50,006 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 48,587 miles

under trays and covers over brake pipes

Pass 16 Nov 2018 44,890 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 40,680 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 37,718 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 31,813 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 27,311 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 22,855 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

offside front bottom suspension arm front bush splitting

Fail 19 Dec 2013 22,855 miles

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

front and rear brake pads getting low

offside front bottom suspension arm front bush splitting

Pass 18 Dec 2012 18,527 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 14,786 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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MF58 ELV is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 MF58 ELV, 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 MF58 ELV registered?

MF58 ELV is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 December 2008.

Is MF58 ELV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF58 ELV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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