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GJ58 RMO

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,710 mi
Last recorded86,710 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 86,710 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 86,710 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 70,524 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Dec 2015 58,964 miles

N/S/F lower suspension arm front bush split & only just acceptable

Fail 25 Nov 2015 58,963 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

N/S/F lower suspension arm front bush split & only just acceptable

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 48,353 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 39,783 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 29,685 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 19,432 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 19,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 RMO 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 70%.

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 GJ58 RMO, 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 RMO registered?

GJ58 RMO is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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