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GL57 XZX

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,882 mi
Last recorded111,882 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 XZX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 111,882 miles

EML warning on

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 106,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Oct 2019 106,852 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Oct 2018 97,158 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 82,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm 215/65 r16 98h (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 65,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 65,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 50,522 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 38,290 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 24,987 miles

auxiliary tow plug socket melted

Pass 2 Oct 2012 19,090 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

auxiliary tow plug socket melted

Pass 15 Nov 2011 15,815 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 12,645 miles

NO DIESEL EMISSION

remove sat/nav & phone mounting,object from mirror ect

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 XZX is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XZX, 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 XZX registered?

GL57 XZX is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is GL57 XZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL57 XZX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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