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GF08 MYR

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,277 mi
Last recorded102,277 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 MYR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 102,277 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Swept area product on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner ft bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excess inner outer shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread @ 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 102,277 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Swept area product on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner ft bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excess inner outer shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread @ 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 88,638 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 80,535 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 76,004 miles

Offside Front suspension arm front bush starting to split

under tray fitted

Fail 4 May 2022 76,003 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front suspension arm front bush starting to split

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2021 69,876 miles

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

under tray fittted

Fail 27 Apr 2021 69,876 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

under tray fittted

Pass 11 May 2020 64,033 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 59,234 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 51,636 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 48,230 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 44,695 miles

All wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2015 41,432 miles

engine management light on

Pass 15 Apr 2014 39,089 miles

1 of 2 DPF pipes split.

o/s/f lower arm front bush starting to split.

Fail 15 Apr 2014 39,089 miles

1 of 2 DPF pipes split.

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

o/s/f lower arm front bush starting to split.

Pass 12 Apr 2013 36,406 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 33,725 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 31,737 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 MYR is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MYR, 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 MYR registered?

GF08 MYR is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is GF08 MYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF08 MYR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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