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GL57 GHK

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,195 mi
Last recorded111,195 miles
Recorded on22 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 GHK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2021 111,195 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 May 2021 111,195 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 96,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front inner pads appear to be wearing low

o/s & n/s front suspension bushes are slightly deteriorated

o/s/f outer cv gator is slightly weeping grease

vehicle has plastic sill covers

Pass 16 May 2019 92,282 miles

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

plastic trims obscuring outer sills

Pass 3 May 2018 82,163 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

plastic trims fitted to outer sills

Pass 16 May 2017 73,494 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 67,660 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 63,144 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 59,560 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 54,389 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2012 48,516 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 44,296 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 39,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front disc worn and lipped

both front tyres starting to wear low and wearing on both edges

front brake pads starting to wear down

nearside rear seat fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2010 39,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front disc worn and lipped

both front tyres starting to wear low and wearing on both edges

front brake pads starting to wear down

nearside rear seat fitted

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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GL57 GHK is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GL57 GHK, 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 GL57 GHK registered?

GL57 GHK is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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