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SR58 HEV

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,344 mi
Last recorded105,344 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR58 HEV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2020 105,344 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR AXLE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

RECOMMEND A BRAKE OVERHAUL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Fail 15 Apr 2020 105,344 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR AXLE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 93,124 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 93,124 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 82,528 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 75,777 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 72,244 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 66,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic 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)

n/s/f wiper blade torn

Pass 27 Nov 2013 53,635 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 53,635 miles

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

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

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

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

rear wiper arm broken

Pass 14 Sep 2012 37,330 miles

N/S/F TYRE FEATHERED[OUTSIDE EDGE]

Pass 16 Sep 2011 28,325 miles

N/S/F WISHBONE FRONT BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT AT EDGE

O/S/F WISHBONE FRONT BUSH BADLY SPLIT

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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SR58 HEV is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SR58 HEV, 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 SR58 HEV registered?

SR58 HEV is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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