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SY58 WXW

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,420 mi
Last recorded92,420 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 92,420 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 92,412 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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Pass 7 Feb 2020 90,810 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal leaking at differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 90,803 miles

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring incorrectly seated at top mount.

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal leaking at differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 90,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush bonding failed. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside Little effort at offside rear parking brake. (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring incorrectly seated at upper mounting, fouling on inner wing.

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal leaking at differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 88,655 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 88,444 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow at front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 85,618 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 80,118 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 80,118 miles

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 75,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. Wearing outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 66,204 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 66,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 55,801 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Dec 2012 44,327 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 32,247 miles

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 WXW is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WXW, 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 WXW registered?

SY58 WXW is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 November 2008.

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