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SJ58 VDL

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,556 mi
Last recorded130,556 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ58 VDL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 130,556 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disks. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear disks. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 122,566 miles

Play in wiper linkage

Engine covers / undertrays fitted, restricting inspection

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre has uneven treadwear

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Some corrosion to underbody, steering and suspension components

Fail 15 Oct 2019 122,416 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front positioned bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine covers / undertrays fitted, restricting inspection

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre has uneven treadwear

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in wiper linkage

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Some corrosion to underbody, steering and suspension components

Pass 18 Oct 2018 105,558 miles

Nearside Front wishbone front bush deteriorating

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

slight corrosion to underbody/steering/suspension/towbar components

Fail 4 Oct 2018 105,538 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wishbone front bush deteriorating

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

slight corrosion to underbody/steering/suspension/towbar components

Pass 6 Oct 2017 93,891 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on exhaust system

nearside track rod end ball joint fixing nut appears to have locking split pin missing

rear axle differential housing, rear positioned rubber mounting bush deteriorated

rust - corrosion on underbody components

underbody steel brake pipes have protective coating appiled restricting inspection

Fail 5 Oct 2017 93,888 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle reduced braking effort on offside (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven reduced braking effort on offside (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion on exhaust system

inspection of offside front wheel bearing restricted due to binding brake

nearside track rod end ball joint fixing nut appears to have locking split pin missing

rear axle differential housing, rear positioned rubber mounting bush deteriorated

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

rust - corrosion on underbody components

underbody steel brake pipes have protective coating appiled restricting inspection

Pass 14 Sep 2016 77,608 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 73,269 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2014 68,131 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 68,131 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 59,293 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 46,725 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2011 37,669 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 37,453 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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SJ58 VDL is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VDL, 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 VDL is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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