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SG58 DFY

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,667 mi
Last recorded96,667 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG58 DFY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 96,667 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes nearest front of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components surface rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 90,695 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 83,687 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 72,429 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 59,433 miles

Front front exhaust pipe corroded at flexi pipe

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 51,477 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 42,419 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 7 Jun 2013 34,719 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 34,719 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 30,770 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 24,962 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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SG58 DFY is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 SG58 DFY, 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 SG58 DFY registered?

SG58 DFY is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 November 2008.

Is SG58 DFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG58 DFY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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