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SP58 FOU

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,178 mi
Last recorded84,178 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 FOU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 84,178 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 84,175 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2021 80,578 miles

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 19 Jul 2021 80,578 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 77,799 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 74,847 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 73,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower wishbone front bush deteriorated, movement not excessive.

Offside Front wishbone front bush deteriorated, movement not excessive.

Pass 25 May 2018 71,169 miles

Front wishbone bushes deteriorated, movement not excessive.

Pass 10 May 2017 64,977 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit.

Front wishbone bushes deteriorated (movement not excessive)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 60,286 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 56,770 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush FRONT (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush FRONT (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 45,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front bottom arm 's front bushe's starting to de-bond

slight noise from rear wheel bearing

Fail 3 Nov 2014 45,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front bottom arm 's front bushe's starting to de-bond

Pass 1 Nov 2013 37,106 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)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 28,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre low on edge's

n/d front tyre low on edge's

Pass 8 Sep 2011 17,992 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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SP58 FOU is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 SP58 FOU, 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 SP58 FOU registered?

SP58 FOU is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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