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GF58 GGK

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,215 mi
Last recorded173,215 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF58 GGK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 173,215 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 173,215 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 159,201 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive From rear differential seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From transfer case on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 159,201 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML light not illuminating when the ignition is switched on to indicate a self test (8.2.2.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive From rear differential seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From transfer case on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 142,128 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 142,126 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 126,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 126,783 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 113,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osr (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 103,076 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 66,500 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 89,638 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Fail 28 Dec 2018 89,623 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60x16 100H (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 79,872 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 67,495 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2016 67,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 49,891 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 49,850 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 43,784 miles

Nearside front wiper split but clears screen

Pass 16 Oct 2012 36,319 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 28,450 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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GF58 GGK is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GF58 GGK, 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 GF58 GGK registered?

GF58 GGK is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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