MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,556 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
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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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