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NK58 FBO

2008 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

51,625 mi
Last recorded51,625 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK58 FBO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 51,625 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust flanges are corroded

exhaust is deteriorated at flexible section

Fail 18 Nov 2025 51,625 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases holed (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust flanges are corroded

exhaust is deteriorated at flexible section

Pass 11 Nov 2024 49,548 miles

Engine , Under Body And Outer sill Covers Fitted

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 47,561 miles

Engine , Under Body And Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 44,628 miles

Engine , Under Body And Outer Sill Covers Fitted

N/S/F Rack Arm / Control Arm Slight Free Play

Fail 16 Nov 2022 44,626 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fuel system component leaking Fuel Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine , Under Body And Outer Sill Covers Fitted

N/S/F Rack Arm / Control Arm Slight Free Play

Fail 7 Nov 2022 44,614 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) detected at n/s/f wheel ()

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2021 42,182 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 39,002 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2019 36,764 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 33,190 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2018 33,188 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2017 28,895 miles

both rear tyres are slightly perished

Pass 4 Nov 2016 25,442 miles

both rear tyres are slightly perished

engine cover fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2015 23,460 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres are slightly perished

engine cover fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2014 21,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 18,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers prevent full inspection of outer sills

Pass 7 Nov 2012 14,414 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 9,857 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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NK58 FBO is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NK58 FBO, 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 NK58 FBO registered?

NK58 FBO is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 October 2008.

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The MOT history for NK58 FBO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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