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GF08 MZL

2008 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,659 mi
Last recorded104,659 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 MZL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 104,659 miles

rear tires perished

Fail 29 Jun 2022 104,594 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 98,784 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 87,144 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 87,088 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 78,474 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 71,643 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 63,436 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 55,489 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 46,835 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Apr 2013 40,086 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 33,291 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 25,422 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 MZL is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MZL, 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 GF08 MZL registered?

GF08 MZL is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is GF08 MZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF08 MZL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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