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MK58 YBR

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

129,522 mi
Last recorded129,522 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 129,522 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 129,020 miles

Rear prop shaft rubber joint perished

Fail 10 Sep 2024 128,969 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear prop shaft rubber joint perished

Pass 27 Sep 2023 109,099 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 103,437 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 96,654 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 89,132 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 83,169 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 76,683 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 69,834 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 61,856 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 52,103 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 37,637 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 30,114 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 25,882 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 23,571 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 YBR 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 93.8%.

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 MK58 YBR, 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 MK58 YBR registered?

MK58 YBR is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is MK58 YBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK58 YBR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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