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WF58 RDY

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,108 mi
Last recorded119,108 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF58 RDY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 119,108 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside "D" bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside backplates. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis/floor. sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear offside and nearside suspension components badly corroded

Underside and components / brake pipes/hoses,etc. Coated,/ wax/oil product treated, restricting full inspection of all components and/or repairs.

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 115,740 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes worn offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Back plates. corroded offside and nearside (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside and components / brake pipes/hoses,etc. Coated,/ undersealed. restricting full inspection of all components and/or repairs.

Pass 3 May 2023 111,824 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backplates.corroded. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside and components / brake pipes,etc. Coated, restricting full inspection of all components and/or repairs.

Pass 15 Mar 2022 107,934 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside backplates (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside upper chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 102,455 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on all four brake discs

Pass 15 Jul 2019 99,850 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 99,830 miles

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability subframe (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2018 94,011 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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))

exhaust system corroded

n/s and o/s/r brake back plates corroded

rear axle beam surface corrosion

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2018 94,007 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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))

exhaust system corroded

n/s and o/s/r brake back plates corroded

rear axle beam surface corrosion

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2017 87,467 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 87,400 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2016 80,885 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 80,885 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 70,201 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 62,322 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 56,388 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 43,413 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 43,413 miles

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)

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

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

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 21 Oct 2011 24,494 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 29,494 miles

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

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

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

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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WF58 RDY is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WF58 RDY, 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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WF58 RDY is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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