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RV58 ECE

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,343 mi
Last recorded99,343 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 ECE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 99,343 miles

exhaust has minor leak

offside front lower suspension arm front bush in poor condition

Pass 20 Aug 2021 98,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front flexi exhaust pipe very worn

nsf top suspension mount slightly rough

prop shaftworn

Pass 18 Aug 2020 97,642 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 95,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 92,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 86,482 miles

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

front screen damaged

Fail 17 Aug 2017 86,476 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front screen damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2016 82,071 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 81,729 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 81,722 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 62,401 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 51,456 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 42,477 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 34,342 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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RV58 ECE 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 85.7%.

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 RV58 ECE, 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 RV58 ECE registered?

RV58 ECE is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is RV58 ECE safe to buy?

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