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FA08 GJJ

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

148,212 mi
Last recorded148,212 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA08 GJJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 148,212 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 142,447 miles

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 142,373 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 138,084 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 137,991 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 133,937 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 133,935 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 132,738 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 132,708 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 129,768 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 116,052 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 116,052 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 108,901 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s/f (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s/f (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 102,286 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 102,286 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 93,929 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit modified but not seriously weakened x2 D bushes have slight (2.4.A.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 93,929 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Bonded suspension unit modified but not seriously weakened x2 D bushes have slight (2.4.A.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 73,750 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 41,957 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brake discs have slight corrosion on brake surfaces

slight fine scratches to windscreen area

Pass 24 Jun 2013 38,012 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 31,411 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 24,566 miles

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

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

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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FA08 GJJ is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FA08 GJJ, 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 FA08 GJJ registered?

FA08 GJJ is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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