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MX58 XZF

2008 Kia Sportage

Grey Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,749 mi
Last recorded129,749 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX58 XZF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 129,749 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 117,194 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 105,955 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 97,407 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 97,407 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 82,167 miles

Aux Belts Perished And Cracking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust System Corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished And Cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished And Cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage To Rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Both Tyres Perished And Cracking

Pass 16 Dec 2016 78,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre at 2.5mm - 235/60R16 100H (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre at 3.5mm - 235/60R16 100H (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre at 3mm - 235/60R16 100H (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 78,220 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre at 2.5mm - 235/60R16 100H (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre at 3.5mm - 235/60R16 100H (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre at 3mm - 235/60R16 100H (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 71,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 71,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 62,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 53,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 45,705 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 31,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 31,003 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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MX58 XZF is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MX58 XZF, 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 MX58 XZF registered?

MX58 XZF is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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