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GL08 MVT

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

198,223 mi
Last recorded198,223 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 MVT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 198,223 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 191,214 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 181,399 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 181,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 171,794 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2022 162,897 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 153,282 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 153,282 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 145,510 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2020 145,510 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 134,475 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective front mount bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage oily/wet (2.1.5 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/components/side plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake disc backing/cover/shield corroded/part missing (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front to rear shaft/front universal joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 134,475 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective front mount bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage oily/wet (2.1.5 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/components/side plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake disc backing/cover/shield corroded/part missing (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front to rear shaft/front universal joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 119,320 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively propshaft uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2018 119,320 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively propshaft uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2017 102,265 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2017 102,265 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 82,427 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 63,520 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 55,887 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 45,805 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 38,859 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 Aug 2012 38,859 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 27,228 miles

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

rear wiper arm damage (broken)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 26,945 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 MVT is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 GL08 MVT, 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 MVT registered?

GL08 MVT is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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