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GJ08 OYH

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,360 mi
Last recorded103,360 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 103,360 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 99,758 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 99,758 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 99,206 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 98,372 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 97,214 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 96,191 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 96,191 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 95,525 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 95,525 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 94,390 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2019 94,390 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 93,201 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW ON TREAD

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 86,844 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 81,060 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 76,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 70,903 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 63,870 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 59,632 miles

Low emission vehicle. Diesel smoke meter unable to pick up emission reading

Pass 28 Mar 2011 48,223 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 OYH is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ08 OYH, 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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GJ08 OYH is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 March 2008.

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