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GD08 OBX

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,962 mi
Last recorded95,962 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 OBX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 95,962 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 89,987 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 83,861 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 71,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 59,385 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 46,347 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 35,958 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 35,958 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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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GD08 OBX is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 GD08 OBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GD08 OBX registered?

GD08 OBX is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is GD08 OBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD08 OBX shows 8 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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