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GD59 XJH

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,758 mi
Last recorded89,758 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD59 XJH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 89,758 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 22 Nov 2017 87,546 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 76,565 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 76,565 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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GD59 XJH is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GD59 XJH, 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

How do I check the history of GD59 XJH?

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What year was GD59 XJH registered?

GD59 XJH is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is GD59 XJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD59 XJH shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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