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NL58 TYT

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,579 mi
Last recorded99,579 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL58 TYT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 99,579 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Front wiper arm worn

Offside Front door stopper worn

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe under sealed

Fail 8 Dec 2025 99,579 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Front wiper arm worn

Offside Front door stopper worn

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe under sealed

Pass 13 Nov 2024 95,833 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 92,840 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 97,835 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 90,025 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 86,648 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 82,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 11 Dec 2019 78,860 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 73,408 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 73,408 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 67,890 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 58,528 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 48,199 miles

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

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

nail in o/s/f tyre

Fail 16 Jan 2016 47,991 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2015 39,249 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2015 39,249 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 29,163 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 24,079 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 24,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 15,580 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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NL58 TYT is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NL58 TYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL58 TYT registered?

NL58 TYT is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is NL58 TYT safe to buy?

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