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MK58 YBP

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,361 mi
Last recorded104,361 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK58 YBP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 104,361 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front lower wishbone bushes worn

rear diff minor oil leak

rear diff mounting bush worn

Pass 3 Oct 2023 94,099 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All/ sill covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 86,482 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear subframe rusty

Pass 9 Oct 2021 79,923 miles

Rear disc and pads rusty

Rear subframe rusty

Rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 6 Oct 2020 72,775 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 63,575 miles

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

Slight play in both rear trailing arm bushes

Fail 30 Mar 2019 63,573 miles

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

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

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

Slight play in both rear trailing arm bushes

Fail 18 Sep 2018 62,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm 235/55-17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 May 2017 57,246 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 May 2017 57,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 50,799 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Light damage to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre.

Fail 25 Apr 2016 50,799 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Light damage to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre.

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 43,904 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 39,663 miles

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

N/S/F TYRE IS WORN TO 3/2/4mm

O/S/F TYRE IS WORN TO 4/2/4mm

Fail 27 Mar 2014 39,663 miles

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

N/S/F TYRE IS WORN TO 3/2/4mm

O/S/F TYRE IS WORN TO 4/2/4mm

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 28,993 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 19,724 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 16,810 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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MK58 YBP is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black 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 MK58 YBP, 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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MK58 YBP is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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