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GJ08 WCW

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,518 mi
Last recorded147,518 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 WCW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 147,518 miles

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

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nearside rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 143,540 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear anti roll d bushes worn

Pass 10 Mar 2021 138,092 miles

Nearside 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 138,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 130,632 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and back (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Lower corroison all over underneath

Lower exhaust corroded all over

Nearside Body panel slightly loose front and back (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 122,396 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 122,396 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 120,437 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 120,437 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 116,984 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 103,721 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 94,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Mar 2013 83,415 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 72,220 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 60,224 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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GJ08 WCW is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WCW, 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 WCW is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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