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PG57 GJU

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,029 mi
Last recorded142,029 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG57 GJU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2026 142,029 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Jun 2026 141,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering at anti roll bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering at anti roll bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 135,240 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 135,240 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 125,584 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 111,953 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 100,414 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 99,034 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake back plate missing

Fail 21 May 2020 99,034 miles

Rear Sub-frame likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake back plate missing

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2019 95,308 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside

exhaust system corroded

general under body corrosion

nearside rear brake back plate missing

Fail 10 Apr 2019 95,308 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

general under body corrosion

nearside rear brake back plate missing

Pass 5 Apr 2018 90,838 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2018 90,838 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2017 85,957 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked

front exhaust deteriorating

Fail 28 Mar 2017 85,957 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked

front exhaust deteriorating

Pass 30 Mar 2016 81,242 miles

exhaust system corroded

internal headlamp levellers adjusted

items removed from driver's view

nearside rear brake back plate corroded

rear wiper blade starting to split

Pass 13 Apr 2015 75,573 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre and rear exhaust corroding

Fail 13 Apr 2015 75,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre and rear exhaust corroding

Pass 3 Apr 2014 69,680 miles

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

front exhaust flex deteriorated

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2013 62,891 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 58,087 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 53,508 miles

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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PG57 GJU is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 PG57 GJU, 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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PG57 GJU is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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