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SY58 WXP

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

108,861 mi
Last recorded108,861 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY58 WXP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 108,861 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 106,424 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 106,424 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 103,878 miles

OSR brake disc dust shield corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 103,784 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

OSR brake disc dust shield corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 101,104 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf/osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 101,104 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf/osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 99,302 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 99,302 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 94,358 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt clasp cover damaged

Offside Rear seat belt clasp cover missing

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 88,935 miles

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

o/s rear seat belt stalk outer casing is missing

Fail 30 Jan 2018 88,935 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk missing (5.1.1)

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

o/s rear seat belt stalk outer casing is missing

Pass 27 Jan 2017 82,756 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

light cracking in the tread area on the n/s/rear tyre

o/s front tyre is worn on the outer edge

plastic oversills fitted not allowing a full inspection

plastic undertrays fitted

rear wiper blade is missing

Fail 27 Jan 2017 82,756 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber torn (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber torn (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

light cracking in the tread area on the n/s/rear tyre

o/s front tyre is worn on the outer edge

plastic oversills fitted not allowing a full inspection

plastic undertrays fitted

rear wiper blade is missing

Pass 11 Feb 2016 76,685 miles

n/s/r anti rollbar mount has very slight play

plastic over sills fitted

plastic under trays fitted covering some testable components

Fail 11 Feb 2016 76,685 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

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

n/s/r anti rollbar mount has very slight play

plastic over sills fitted

plastic under trays fitted covering some testable components

Pass 12 Feb 2015 70,484 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 70,462 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 63,092 miles

Front brake discs slightly lipped on inner edges.

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Rear brake discs starting to pit and slightly lipped.

Fail 12 Dec 2013 62,926 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs slightly lipped on inner edges.

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Rear brake discs starting to pit and slightly lipped.

Rear diff mounting bush on subframe split.

Pass 6 Dec 2012 48,564 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 48,564 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 37,047 miles

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

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

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

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 WXP is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WXP, 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 WXP registered?

SY58 WXP is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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