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AV05 GVP

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,684 mi
Last recorded84,684 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 GVP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 84,684 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 84,678 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2018 60,253 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Slight damage to offside front anti roll bar link dust cover

Fail 31 May 2018 60,252 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Slight damage to offside front anti roll bar link dust cover

Pass 8 Nov 2017 58,095 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 53,067 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Nov 2015 48,413 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 43,425 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 43,425 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 38,033 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 38,033 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 33,078 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 26,449 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 21,739 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)

o/s/r light unit cracked

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 2 Jul 2010 20,559 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 16,914 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 13,664 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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AV05 GVP is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 76,382 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 AV05 GVP, 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 21 years old, this Kia Sportage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AV05 GVP registered?

AV05 GVP is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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