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VU58 TUH

2008 Kia Sportage

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

161,309 mi
Last recorded161,309 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 TUH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 161,309 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 155,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 151,874 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 147,824 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 143,676 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 137,002 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 137,002 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 127,685 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close and bold on inner (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 127,685 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close and bold on inner (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 118,970 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 118,970 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 109,217 miles

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

Unable to inspect O/S/R & center seat belt

Pass 24 Sep 2014 97,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 85,965 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 80,570 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 41,499 miles

Nearside Rear 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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VU58 TUH is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU58 TUH, 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 VU58 TUH registered?

VU58 TUH is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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