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ML58 YHC

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

98,938 mi
Last recorded98,938 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 98,938 miles

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Pass 20 Feb 2025 94,960 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 88,982 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 88,120 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 86,294 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 85,086 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 83,143 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 79,788 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 76,472 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 71,680 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 23 Feb 2016 66,563 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 61,310 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 52,461 miles

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

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

offside washer jet poor

Pass 11 Oct 2012 40,389 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 40,389 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 29,845 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 YHC 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 ML58 YHC, 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 YHC registered?

ML58 YHC is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 October 2008.

Is ML58 YHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML58 YHC 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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