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GL08 PUH

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

25,054 mi
Last recorded25,054 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 PUH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 25,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 24,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 23,780 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 22,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 22,370 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 21,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 21,172 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 21,171 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 20,028 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 18,833 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s caliper binding. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 17,216 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 16,092 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 14,793 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 13,120 miles

all four tyres are perished within tread

nearside front lower suspension arm front bush starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Jun 2013 11,405 miles

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

all 4 tyres cracking within tread

Pass 6 Jul 2012 9,643 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 7,983 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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GL08 PUH is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 PUH, 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 PUH registered?

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

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