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PK58 DDY

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

142,803 mi
Last recorded142,803 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK58 DDY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 142,803 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 139,252 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 139,252 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 134,487 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 127,591 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 127,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 112,980 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 112,883 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2018 95,893 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 95,893 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 79,689 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 79,553 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 59,338 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 59,338 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 56,342 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 49,396 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 45,424 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 44,533 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 29,323 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 29,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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PK58 DDY is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PK58 DDY, 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 PK58 DDY registered?

PK58 DDY is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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