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WJ58 MJU

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

102,890 mi
Last recorded102,890 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 MJU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 102,890 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 120,211 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 112,639 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 106,860 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 100,550 miles

Offside Front Inner cv boot starting to leak grease

Fail 1 Sep 2020 100,550 miles

Offside Front Inner cv boot starting to leak grease

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 90,998 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 81,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 74,154 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 64,910 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 62,605 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 60,017 miles

rear tyres wearing off on outside edges of tread

Pass 13 Sep 2013 50,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 39,132 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 28,306 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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WJ58 MJU is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 WJ58 MJU, 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 WJ58 MJU registered?

WJ58 MJU is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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