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GJ08 XNR

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,079 mi
Last recorded135,079 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 135,079 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 125,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 125,145 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 117,138 miles

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

front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2023 109,635 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 103,327 miles

Central Front centre exhaust flexi pipe slightly loose

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 97,850 miles

Front Exhaust Flexi Pipe Weak But Not Likely To Become Detached

Pass 20 Mar 2020 92,485 miles

Nearside Rear nearside rear tyre worn on edges and tread splitting and perishing

Offside Rear offside rear tyre tread splitting and perishing

front down pipe flexi joint corroded and splitting

Fail 20 Mar 2020 92,484 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside inner driveshaft gaiter retaining clip is leaking /incorrect faster clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner steering rack nearside inner gaiter fastner leaking

Nearside Rear nearside rear tyre worn on edges and tread splitting and perishing

Offside Rear offside rear tyre tread splitting and perishing

front down pipe flexi joint corroded and splitting

Pass 28 Mar 2019 88,043 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 83,799 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 83,798 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 78,442 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 73,596 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt very slightly (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 66,592 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 59,017 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 49,973 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 39,035 miles

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

front n/s has slight brake bind

Fail 17 Mar 2012 39,035 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front n/s has slight brake bind

Pass 31 Mar 2011 30,515 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 XNR is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver 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 XNR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ08 XNR registered?

GJ08 XNR is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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