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MF58 ELW

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,537 mi
Last recorded87,537 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF58 ELW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 87,537 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 82,366 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 82,366 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 74,108 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 70,253 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 70,253 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 66,786 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 66,761 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 63,762 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 63,757 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 60,494 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 57,382 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 52,102 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 51,463 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 50,751 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 50,751 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 46,385 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 32,918 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

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 ELW is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MF58 ELW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MF58 ELW?

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What year was MF58 ELW registered?

MF58 ELW is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 December 2008.

Is MF58 ELW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF58 ELW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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