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GK58 XAR

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,290 mi
Last recorded109,290 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK58 XAR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 109,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2017 106,303 miles

Offside Rear brake discs corroded on inside edge

Fail 26 Sep 2017 106,303 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front inner driveshaft boot clip missing

Offside Rear brake discs corroded on inside edge

Pass 7 Sep 2016 96,574 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 87,030 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 78,811 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 69,075 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 69,075 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 56,101 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 43,624 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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GK58 XAR is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black 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 GK58 XAR, 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 GK58 XAR registered?

GK58 XAR is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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