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SL58 RSX

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,988 mi
Last recorded108,988 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 RSX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 108,988 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 99,871 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 98,050 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 92,895 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 89,781 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 89,781 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 83,699 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak Diff seal ()

Fail 9 Nov 2017 83,699 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Oil leak Diff seal ()

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 78,507 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 75,329 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 64,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 51,766 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 38,032 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn/pitted

Fail 25 Sep 2012 37,745 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front brake discs slightly worn/pitted

Rear brake discs pitted/worn

Pass 20 Oct 2011 26,857 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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SL58 RSX is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RSX, 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 RSX registered?

SL58 RSX is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 October 2008.

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