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GK58 XJT

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,456 mi
Last recorded100,456 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 100,456 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine light is on

Pass 27 Nov 2020 98,378 miles

both rear tyres cracked & perished up

nearside front suspension anti roll bar link boot splitting up.

nearside front tyre cracked & persihed.

Pass 30 Nov 2019 94,969 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light unite damage, likely cause injury,

Pass 1 Dec 2018 88,110 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Nov 2018 88,110 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Oct 2017 85,177 miles

Nearside Front Bumper Damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2016 81,318 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 81,318 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 77,317 miles

checked: nearside rear seat belt best as possible (child seat fitted)

offside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

rear brake disc's lipped & corroded on edges.

Fail 28 Sep 2015 77,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall damage (4.1.D.1b)

checked: nearside rear seat belt best as possible (child seat fitted)

offside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

rear brake disc's lipped & corroded on edges.

Pass 29 Sep 2014 74,108 miles

rear brake disc's started to corrode up.

ront windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

Pass 9 Sep 2013 66,096 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 62,101 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 55,883 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 XJT is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XJT, 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 XJT registered?

GK58 XJT is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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The MOT history for GK58 XJT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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