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GJ08 NZV

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,882 mi
Last recorded87,882 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 NZV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 87,882 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 81,405 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 81,405 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 79,004 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 73,621 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 64,186 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 56,794 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 56,792 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 44,868 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 35,680 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 26,920 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 26,920 miles

Nearside 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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GJ08 NZV is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ08 NZV, 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 GJ08 NZV registered?

GJ08 NZV is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is GJ08 NZV safe to buy?

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