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ML58 BYF

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,735 mi
Last recorded98,735 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML58 BYF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 98,735 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 98,733 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing ball joint nut retaining pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 92,861 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 86,817 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 82,674 miles

general corrosion under car

Pass 2 Sep 2021 77,300 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 73,160 miles

general corrosion under vehicle and on suspension parts

Fail 5 Sep 2020 73,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle and on suspension parts

Pass 6 Sep 2019 68,655 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 63,071 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 56,874 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 56,874 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 49,983 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 43,918 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 36,946 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 30,817 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 24,093 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 17,852 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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ML58 BYF 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 83.3%.

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 ML58 BYF, 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 ML58 BYF registered?

ML58 BYF is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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