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GJ08 WTA

2008 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,531 mi
Last recorded140,531 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 140,531 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2025 140,531 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2024 125,275 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 109,990 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 97,791 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust flexi worn

Fail 4 May 2022 97,789 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust flexi worn

Pass 25 May 2016 43,370 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 43,370 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2015 36,692 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 30,372 miles

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

Front tyres worn low

Pass 28 May 2013 23,274 miles

front tyres perishing

Fail 28 May 2013 23,274 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front tyres perishing

Pass 29 Apr 2013 22,733 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 16,175 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 16,175 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 14,297 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 WTA is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WTA, 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 WTA registered?

GJ08 WTA is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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