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GJ08 TFK

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,325 mi
Last recorded81,325 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 TFK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 81,325 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 78,453 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 78,453 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 68,810 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 68,457 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle steering, suspension and braking components but function is NOT impaired

Pass 30 Jan 2018 64,718 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 59,525 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 54,337 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 54,337 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 50,109 miles

front number plate deterioating

front tyres worn on edges ,nsr tyre wearing low

osf wishbone bush unbonding

Fail 24 Mar 2015 50,109 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate deterioating

front tyres worn on edges ,nsr tyre wearing low

osf wishbone bush unbonding

Pass 15 Mar 2014 40,608 miles

front number plate deterioating

nsf tyre wear on outer edge

nsf wiper split

osf wishbone bush unbonding

Fail 22 Mar 2013 33,335 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 33,335 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 24,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Mar 2011 14,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 TFK is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 TFK, 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 GJ08 TFK registered?

GJ08 TFK is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is GJ08 TFK safe to buy?

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