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SH58 JFK

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,974 mi
Last recorded108,974 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 108,974 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 106,330 miles

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

under carriage surface rust

Fail 14 Nov 2022 106,326 miles

Front Track rod end modification unsafe bothsides (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

under carriage surface rust

Pass 3 Jan 2022 99,025 miles

advise both rear brake disc guards corroded and starting to break up

advise offside front drag link bar top joint dust cover deteriorating recommend replacement

advise offside front lower ball joint dust cover starting to deteriorate recommend replacement

Fail 29 Dec 2021 99,025 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top bush mounting excessive movement (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))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise both rear brake disc guards corroded and starting to break up

advise both rear brake discs inner surfaces scored and pitted

advise handbrake travel close to no reserve travel

advise offside front drag link bar top joint dust cover deteriorating recommend replacement

advise offside front lower ball joint dust cover starting to deteriorate recommend replacement

Pass 8 Jan 2021 91,792 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 86,548 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 7 May 2019 82,032 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 77,497 miles

Rear parking brake limit only just met may require adjustment or repair

Pass 4 May 2017 72,979 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 66,962 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 60,976 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 52,071 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 50,312 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 38,112 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2011 27,891 miles

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

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

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 JFK is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SH58 JFK, 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 JFK registered?

SH58 JFK is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 November 2008.

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