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SX58 LRJ

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,646 mi
Last recorded106,646 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX58 LRJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 106,646 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 106,646 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 99,049 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 99,047 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 99,023 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 94,254 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2022 89,321 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 85,898 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 85,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 81,780 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 81,780 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 75,308 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 70,568 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 65,425 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 65,286 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear pitted (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 58,822 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 48,103 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 45,318 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

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

bonnet safety catch partially seizing

both front wiper blades worn

Pass 18 Sep 2013 36,241 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 36,241 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 29,887 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 25,600 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)

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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SX58 LRJ is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SX58 LRJ, 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 SX58 LRJ registered?

SX58 LRJ is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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