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SH58 HHT

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,375 mi
Last recorded113,375 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH58 HHT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 113,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 113,368 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 109,358 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 104,835 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 104,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected brake back plate corroded at parking brake shoe pivot and anchor (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected brake back plate corroded at parking brake pivot and anchor (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 102,520 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 100,639 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 100,639 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Nov 2018 95,573 miles

Offside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sunvisor (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension has heavy corrosion in places

exhaust corroded in places including mounts

Pass 29 Nov 2017 91,468 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel filler and breather pipes corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2017 91,457 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel filler and breather pipes corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2016 87,077 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 79,614 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 79,614 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 71,009 miles

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

n/s wiper blade torn

Fail 20 Dec 2013 70,866 miles

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

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

n/s wiper blade torn

Pass 19 Dec 2012 55,246 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 39,655 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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SH58 HHT is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SH58 HHT, 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 SH58 HHT registered?

SH58 HHT is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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