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NX58 XSE

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,306 mi
Last recorded99,306 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX58 XSE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 99,306 miles

All rear suspension bushes deteriorated

All shockers sorroded

Corrosion around all rear subframe mounts

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear mount bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 99,242 miles

All brake discs corroded

All suspension corroded

Front Axle/sub frame corroded

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

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

Rear Axle/sub frame corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2023 99,238 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Near Rear subframe front mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

All brake discs corroded

All suspension corroded

Front Axle/sub frame corroded

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

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

Rear Axle/sub frame corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2019 98,803 miles

Both rear brake heat shields heavily corroded.

Engine cover and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of all components.

Minor exhaust leak at front flexi coupling and rear flange connection.

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake binding.

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))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe corroded at pump.

Fail 5 Sep 2019 98,799 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear brake heat shields heavily corroded.

Engine cover and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of all components.

Minor exhaust leak at front flexi coupling and rear flange connection.

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake binding.

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))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe corroded at pump.

Pass 6 Sep 2018 88,058 miles

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

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

front exhaust flexi section detioriating

rear brake backplates corroding

Fail 6 Sep 2018 88,058 miles

Front Registration plate insecure broken through lettering (0.1 (a))

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

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

front exhaust flexi section detioriating

rear brake backplates corroding

Pass 8 Sep 2017 71,180 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Aug 2016 69,418 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 64,349 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 60,360 miles

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

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

bonnet release stiff

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2013 56,835 miles

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 51,859 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 48,179 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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NX58 XSE is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NX58 XSE, 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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NX58 XSE is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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