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AU08 GKO

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,251 mi
Last recorded106,251 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 GKO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 106,251 miles

rear diff bush worn

rear shockers corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2022 92,525 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 90,954 miles

exhaust corroded

o/s/r tyre on limit

oil leak

rear diff bushes perishing

Pass 20 Feb 2021 84,252 miles

exhaust corroded

front pads starting to get low

n/s/t tyre low

oil leak

rear pads low

wish bone bushes separating

Pass 19 Feb 2020 77,597 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 70,355 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 64,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 60,235 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 54,076 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 47,035 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 39,628 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 36,240 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 36,425 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 2 Mar 2012 33,899 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 28,055 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 27,986 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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AU08 GKO is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AU08 GKO, 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 AU08 GKO registered?

AU08 GKO is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AU08 GKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 GKO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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