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SY58 VCJ

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

109,391 mi
Last recorded109,391 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY58 VCJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 109,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 98,228 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 92,323 miles

BOTH FRONT AND BOTH REAR BRAKE BACK PLATES MISSING

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 92,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

BOTH FRONT AND BOTH REAR BRAKE BACK PLATES MISSING

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 88,118 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 83,869 miles

ADVISORY FUEL FILLER NECK CORRODED

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVE SHAFT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively CABLE LOOSE (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage AT RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 83,859 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

ADVISORY FUEL FILLER NECK CORRODED

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVE SHAFT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively CABLE LOOSE (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage AT RACK (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 80,659 miles

ADVISORY FUEL FILLER NECK CORRODED

Fail 20 Mar 2020 80,658 miles

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

ADVISORY FUEL FILLER NECK CORRODED

Pass 9 Mar 2019 75,142 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 69,517 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 69,517 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 62,895 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 62,894 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 55,462 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 48,833 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 40,940 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 40,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 27,275 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 26,002 miles

Rear discs pitted.

Windscreen chipped

Front discs worn.

Fail 17 Oct 2011 26,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front discs worn.

Rear discs pitted.

Windscreen chipped

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 VCJ is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel 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 SY58 VCJ, 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 VCJ registered?

SY58 VCJ is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 December 2008.

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