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GV08 KFK

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

62,497 mi
Last recorded62,497 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 KFK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 62,497 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2026 62,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2025 61,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam image. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside sun visor will not secure upright position.

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam image. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside sun visor loose but still secure.

exhaust joins heavily corroded.

Fail 12 Aug 2025 61,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam image. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside sun visor will not secure upright position.

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam image. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside sun visor loose but still secure.

exhaust joins heavily corroded.

Pass 1 Aug 2024 60,785 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall and in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 60,498 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 60,495 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor can not be stowed away off the windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam image (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam image (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

secondary bonnet latch not working

Pass 17 Aug 2022 59,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 59,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 56,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 53,698 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 51,468 miles

Light for low vacuum warning flashing on when footbrake is applied

Pass 26 Jun 2018 49,863 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 46,526 miles

N/S sunvisor does not stay in up position

Fail 22 Jun 2017 46,526 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S sunvisor does not stay in up position

Pass 1 Jul 2016 42,929 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside sunblind does not stay in UP position

Pass 24 Jun 2015 38,213 miles

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

N/S sunvisor does not stay in up position

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 32,430 miles

N/S Sunblind will not stay in folded (closed) Position.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 27,969 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 22,647 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 17,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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GV08 KFK is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GV08 KFK, 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 GV08 KFK registered?

GV08 KFK is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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