MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,004 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Unable to see rear brake pads clearly
Front brake pads appear worn very low - suggest attention
Residue around nearside steering rack
Scoring to offside rear brake disc
Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front and rear brake pads low
front off side tyre worn on inner edge.
nearside rear tyre tread area cracking
slight oil leak nearside steering rack gaiter.
wear front antiroll bar bushes.
wear in front suspension bushes, gaiters, and ball joint,
wear inner rack joints
wear rear suspension bushes, ball joint, and gaiters.
front brake discs worn
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GU08 FAO is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 GU08 FAO, 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 GU08 FAO registered?
GU08 FAO is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 March 2008.
Is GU08 FAO safe to buy?
The MOT history for GU08 FAO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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