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SL58 PZH

2008 Kia Sportage

Bronze Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,986 mi
Last recorded127,986 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 PZH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2021 127,986 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 122,507 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 111,314 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 111,314 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 106,763 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 103,874 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 96,259 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 88,524 miles

front exhaust flexi detiorating but not blowing and dpf pipe corroded and split but not blowing

Fail 29 Oct 2015 88,524 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front exhaust flexi detiorating but not blowing and dpf pipe corroded and split but not blowing

Pass 30 Oct 2014 76,159 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 64,277 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 51,642 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 38,636 miles

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

unable to fully check nsr seat belt due to child seat fitted

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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SL58 PZH is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Bronze with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SL58 PZH, 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 SL58 PZH registered?

SL58 PZH is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 November 2008.

Is SL58 PZH safe to buy?

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