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GJ58 OVP

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,012 mi
Last recorded138,012 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 OVP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 138,012 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 138,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 125,782 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 113,446 miles

NSF/OSF brake pads appearing to wear low

Nearside Front lower arm ball joint starting to show perishing but not to excess

Pass 18 Aug 2015 100,362 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 88,509 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 88,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 75,398 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 59,997 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 44,402 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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GJ58 OVP is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 GJ58 OVP, 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 GJ58 OVP registered?

GJ58 OVP is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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