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GF08 MZG

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,841 mi
Last recorded81,841 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 81,841 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 81,838 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 75,491 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 75,488 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective pipe fixing blowing (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 68,696 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 60,932 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 60,932 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 58,919 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component n/s/f rack gaiter slight leak (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 54,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ~2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 54,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ~2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 45,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 40,733 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 35,573 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 31,951 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 28,108 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 23,813 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 13,656 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 MZG is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GF08 MZG, 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 MZG registered?

GF08 MZG is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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