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DV05 GVL

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,013 mi
Last recorded125,013 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 GVL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 125,013 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 125,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 120,768 miles

Offside Front NOISE FROM TIMING COVER / BOTTOM END

Fail 28 Aug 2020 120,713 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front NOISE FROM TIMING COVER / BOTTOM END

Pass 29 Aug 2019 115,685 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 108,620 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 104,284 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 99,379 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 91,853 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 83,968 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 83,968 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 78,107 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 78,107 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 69,822 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 57,737 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 43,533 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 38,040 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 37,981 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 29,690 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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DV05 GVL is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DV05 GVL, 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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DV05 GVL is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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