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GJ08 WSZ

2008 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,252 mi
Last recorded145,252 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 WSZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 145,252 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 145,252 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Sill step slightly insecure

Pass 6 Jan 2020 135,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2019 125,507 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 111,628 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 111,626 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front slight brake bind

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 97,914 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 4 Jan 2017 97,914 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 86,582 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 78,561 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 66,360 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 54,078 miles

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

n/s/r lighit lence damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2012 39,307 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 26,144 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 WSZ is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WSZ, 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 WSZ is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 March 2008.

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