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SY58 MFO

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,687 mi
Last recorded121,687 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY58 MFO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2020 121,687 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced o/s/f chassis leg at rear of front subframe fractured. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected Lock to lock notchy, stiff at times and vibration through steering. (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak at joint between front pipe and centre pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Front subframe and suspension components corroded.

Nearside Front Grease around inner cv boot (no hole to be found).

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished on sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Fowling on antiroll bar link. (1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Fuel filler pipes slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm and slight perished on sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished on sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Fowling on brake hose. (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and slightly perished on sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both outer sills corroding at rear.

Rear Exhaust joint between centre pipe and rear pipe badly corroded.

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak at rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear subframe and suspension components corroded.

Pass 9 May 2019 112,683 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 109,020 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 109,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2017 94,925 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has cracking between tread

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper blade torn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 78,536 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 70,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 56,869 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 56,868 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 53,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 45,614 miles

Rear discs slightly pitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 34,058 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 34,054 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower 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 MFO is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SY58 MFO, 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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SY58 MFO is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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