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GF08 LTY

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

169,130 mi
Last recorded169,130 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 LTY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 169,130 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 155,694 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 142,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 142,979 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 138,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 125,826 miles

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

brake and clutch pedal anti-slip rubbers worn

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 1 Apr 2019 125,826 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

brake and clutch pedal anti-slip rubbers worn

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2018 113,518 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

M; I;L; warning displayed

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

Pass 10 Apr 2017 101,952 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 87,996 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 72,936 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 59,370 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 49,449 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 39,264 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 29,457 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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GF08 LTY is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GF08 LTY, 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 GF08 LTY registered?

GF08 LTY is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 April 2008.

Is GF08 LTY safe to buy?

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