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GL08 EKZ

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,281 mi
Last recorded85,281 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 EKZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 85,281 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all four coil springs corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2025 81,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all four coil springs corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2024 76,413 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 71,734 miles

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

Nearside Rear Accident damage to bumper and light lens

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 71,734 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

Nearside Rear Accident damage to bumper and light lens

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 66,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 66,502 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 61,000 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 56,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear number plate cracked

Pass 7 Aug 2019 46,709 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 46,709 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 44,582 miles

Engine covers and under trays and component trims fitted not allowing full inspectiion of some components

Pass 12 Jul 2017 44,257 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 43,252 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing.

Under trays and engine covers fitted.

Pass 23 Jul 2015 41,716 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Pass 23 Jul 2014 39,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 36,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2013 36,250 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear wheel only turning in one direction with wheel jacked.(causing bind)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 33,331 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 33,331 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 30,271 miles

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

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

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

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 EKZ is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EKZ, 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 EKZ registered?

GL08 EKZ is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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