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SJ58 UFU

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,483 mi
Last recorded79,483 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ58 UFU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 79,483 miles

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

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

footbrake operation slightly spongy {all new brake discs fitted}

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 21 Dec 2018 79,483 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working lit when tapped (4.2.1 (a))

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

footbrake operation slightly spongy {all new brake discs fitted}

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 30 Nov 2018 79,475 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2017 63,425 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

new brake pads fitted onto corroded discs at the rear

slight brake bind at f/o/s

slight brake bind at r/n/s

slight brake bind at r/o/s

Fail 26 Oct 2017 72,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working lit when tapped (1.1.A.3b)

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

new brake pads fitted onto corroded discs at the rear

slight brake bind at f/o/s

slight brake bind at r/n/s

slight brake bind at r/o/s

Pass 8 Jan 2016 61,840 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 49,606 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 44,871 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 39,670 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 33,931 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 UFU is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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