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SD58 EES

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

96,405 mi
Last recorded96,405 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD58 EES
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 96,405 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2025 95,632 miles

Front suspension components corroded

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2025 95,632 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front suspension components corroded

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2024 95,260 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 95,244 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak pipe at rear flange (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexy pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box at seams (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 94,469 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 92,018 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 86,688 miles

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

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 inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2020 82,610 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 82,574 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2019 79,283 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 73,043 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 66,193 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Nov 2016 58,786 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 57,896 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 52,724 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 52,724 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 46,970 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 46,970 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 41,598 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 41,598 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 15 Oct 2012 37,865 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 31,517 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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SD58 EES is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 SD58 EES, 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 SD58 EES registered?

SD58 EES is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 October 2008.

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