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SM58 ECF

2008 Kia Sportage

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,103 mi
Last recorded93,103 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM58 ECF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 93,103 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 84,403 miles

Exhaust Back Box Deteriorated

Exhaust Flexi Deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2025 84,401 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust Back Box Deteriorated

Exhaust Flexi Deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 79,302 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 79,299 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 70,726 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 70,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 66,087 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 64,632 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 60,562 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 56,350 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 51,594 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 42,126 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 36,460 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 36,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front lower suspension arm bush starting to become detached

Windscreen wipers starting to smear

Pass 8 Dec 2014 27,062 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 24,796 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 22,450 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 19,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake disces rusty slight wear in o/s/f suspension arm bush

Pass 14 Dec 2011 19,200 miles

rear brake disces rusty slight wear in o/s/f suspension arm bush

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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SM58 ECF is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM58 ECF, 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 SM58 ECF registered?

SM58 ECF is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 December 2008.

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