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MF58 KFX

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

97,975 mi
Last recorded97,975 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 97,975 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 23 Jun 2025 93,418 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 93,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 May 2024 85,923 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 78,026 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 70,141 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 66,908 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 May 2021 66,852 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bonding come away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 May 2020 62,397 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2020 62,397 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc show signs of heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 56,103 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 49,365 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 43,112 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 39,204 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 35,785 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 35,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 28,983 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 21,670 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 15,963 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 10,274 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 KFX is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KFX, 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 KFX registered?

MF58 KFX is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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