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SJ58 UEF

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,179 mi
Last recorded30,179 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ58 UEF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 30,179 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked 235/60x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2019 30,176 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked 235/60x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 11,589 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 4,776 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 4,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 3,041 miles

near side front wishbone front bush showing slight separation

Pass 10 Aug 2015 6 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 31,740 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2013 29,568 miles

slight play N/S/F tie rod

N/S/F wiper rubber slighty split

Pass 7 Sep 2012 26,249 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 22,297 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 22,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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SJ58 UEF is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SJ58 UEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ58 UEF registered?

SJ58 UEF is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 September 2008.

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