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SY58 MDZ

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,750 mi
Last recorded90,750 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY58 MDZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 90,750 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

bonnet secondry catch seized

Fail 3 May 2022 90,750 miles

Emissions not tested no oil on dipstick/ extremely low (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

bonnet secondry catch seized

Pass 4 May 2021 79,713 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 79,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brakes show signs of overheating

Pass 15 Jul 2020 77,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 72,293 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 67,414 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 62,072 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 56,933 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 52,373 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 48,408 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 42,758 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 34,814 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 24,690 miles

Nearside 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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SY58 MDZ is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SY58 MDZ, 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 SY58 MDZ registered?

SY58 MDZ is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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The MOT history for SY58 MDZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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