MOT Status
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133,244 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both poor pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
added 1 lt of engine oil before emmission test low oil level
Brake performance unable to be tested no oil showing on dipstick (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions unable to be completed no oil showing on dipstick (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps opaque poor output and pattern (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing 2 missing (7.1.2 (d))
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working all 3 rear stop lamps not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering locking device missing split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Washer Bottle Split
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Washer Bottle Split
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GL57 OTS is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 GL57 OTS, 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 OTS registered?
GL57 OTS is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 January 2008.
Is GL57 OTS safe to buy?
The MOT history for GL57 OTS shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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