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WJ58 SRX

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,722 mi
Last recorded86,722 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 SRX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 86,722 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 86,722 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both covers (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 80,664 miles

Offside Rear brake plate corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 11 May 2017 80,664 miles

Offside Rear brake plate corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 May 2016 73,743 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 73,743 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 65,820 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 65,820 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 50,265 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 50,265 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 38,838 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 38,838 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 28,878 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 20,468 miles

both rear light lenses damaged

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 SRX is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SRX, 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 SRX registered?

WJ58 SRX is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 September 2008.

Is WJ58 SRX safe to buy?

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