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SY58 WYH

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,840 mi
Last recorded126,840 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY58 WYH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 126,840 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Tow bar electrical socket badly corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2016 126,833 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Tow bar electrical socket badly corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2015 109,988 miles

2x o/s and n/s/f tyre unevenly worn close to legal min tread of 1.6mm

engine has minor oil leaks

wipers smear

Fail 9 Oct 2015 109,988 miles

2x o/s and n/s/f tyre unevenly worn close to legal min tread of 1.6mm

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

engine has minor oil leaks

wipers smear

Pass 27 Oct 2014 91,420 miles

2x front suspention bottom arm front bushes starting to perish

front brake pads approx 60% worn

rear brake discs lipped slightly

wipers starting to smear

Pass 13 Nov 2013 72,682 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 50,886 miles

Coolant leak

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 32,708 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 WYH is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WYH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SY58 WYH?

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What year was SY58 WYH registered?

SY58 WYH is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 November 2008.

Is SY58 WYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY58 WYH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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