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ML58 YHD

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,084 mi
Last recorded125,084 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 125,084 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

slight play in o/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 23 Oct 2018 116,078 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 116,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 107,266 miles

rear brake discs corroded

slight movement o/s steering arm

Pass 21 Oct 2016 98,465 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 81,322 miles

drivers sun visor not storing in fully up position but not restricting drivers view of the road

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some components on the underside of vehicle

Fail 3 Oct 2015 81,322 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective secondary locking device spring not returning catch to locking position (8.4.2)

drivers sun visor not storing in fully up position but not restricting drivers view of the road

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some components on the underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Oct 2014 60,069 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 46,957 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Oct 2012 39,324 miles

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

exhaust corroded

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 23 Oct 2012 39,320 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 28 Oct 2011 32,568 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

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 YHD is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ML58 YHD, 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 YHD registered?

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

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