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G19 MER

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

181,793 mi
Last recorded181,793 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG19 MER
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 181,793 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 181,793 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 178,932 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 177,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 177,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 176,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 176,460 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 175,069 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 26 Jul 2021 174,913 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 3 Aug 2020 165,644 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 154,237 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 143,523 miles

INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL

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

O/S & N/S REAR STRUT TOP PERSCRIBED AREAS CORRODED

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 133,772 miles

O/S & N/S REAR STRUT TOP MOUNT AREAS CORRODED

POWER STEERING PIPE DAMP WITH OIL

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

Pass 29 Apr 2016 123,062 miles

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

Fail 27 Apr 2016 123,004 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

ADAVANCED CORROSION TO N/S REAR SUSPENSION ARM

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

Pass 27 Apr 2015 111,302 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 105,181 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 100,875 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 100,875 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 84,116 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 59,067 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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G19 MER is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 G19 MER, 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 G19 MER registered?

G19 MER is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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The MOT history for G19 MER shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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