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GF57 NAE

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,314 mi
Last recorded111,314 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF57 NAE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 111,314 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 108,807 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 108,807 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 105,216 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 102,950 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 102,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 98,991 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 93,912 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 88,295 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 88,295 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 81,987 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 75,973 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 70,733 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 60,594 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 57,154 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 57,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

N/S Front tyre under inflated pumped up.

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 49,248 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 49,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 41,628 miles

Front 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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GF57 NAE is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 GF57 NAE, 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 GF57 NAE registered?

GF57 NAE is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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