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WJ58 MKK

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

138,958 mi
Last recorded138,958 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 MKK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 138,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear sub frame advanced corrosion

Offside Rear brake backplate corroded and insecure

Fail 27 Apr 2021 138,958 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear sub frame advanced corrosion

Offside Rear brake backplate corroded and insecure

Pass 6 May 2020 133,471 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2020 133,471 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 124,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner and outer brake pads wearing low (3mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner and outer brake pads wearing low (3mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top suspension mount slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 124,836 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake fluid leaking from join with brake caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner and outer brake pads wearing low (3mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner and outer brake pads wearing low (3mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top suspension mount slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 112,869 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/60x16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 112,869 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/60x16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 107,196 miles

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

Nearside Front door central locking not working

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

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

headlight internal adjuster insecure

Fail 10 Apr 2017 107,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60x16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front door central locking not working

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

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Rear number plate loose

headlight internal adjuster insecure

Pass 12 Apr 2016 93,096 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 93,096 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 79,673 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 66,569 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 66,531 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 49,853 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 31,156 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 MKK is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WJ58 MKK, 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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WJ58 MKK is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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