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GL57 WLO

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,064 mi
Last recorded132,064 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 WLO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 132,064 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 132,064 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 125,959 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 121,762 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 118,379 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 109,130 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 101,534 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 92,034 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 85,287 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 85,287 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014
Fail 17 Dec 2014

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 67,866 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Dec 2012 56,970 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 46,264 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 46,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 36,814 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 36,814 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front 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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GL57 WLO is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WLO, 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 WLO registered?

GL57 WLO is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 January 2008.

Is GL57 WLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL57 WLO shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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