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GL08 BXS

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,831 mi
Last recorded131,831 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 BXS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 131,831 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1,7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears advise attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 129,253 miles

has slight corrosion under body and sills

Pass 1 Sep 2022 126,852 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 126,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 126,124 miles

has slight corrosion under body and sills

Pass 6 Aug 2020 124,927 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 123,971 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 120,289 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 116,888 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 112,180 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 104,136 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 80,494 miles

brake pedal anti-slip quite worn

Fail 26 Mar 2014 80,434 miles

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

brake pedal anti-slip quite worn

Pass 6 Mar 2013 52,551 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 52,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 29,175 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 29,175 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 23,574 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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GL08 BXS is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GL08 BXS, 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 GL08 BXS registered?

GL08 BXS is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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