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EF55 GXM

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

236,530 mi
Last recorded236,530 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 GXM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 236,530 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 227,208 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Fail 2 Jan 2018 227,208 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Pass 20 Jan 2017 209,962 miles

Front to middle exhaust flange blowing and bolts corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from pump to steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 209,445 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front to middle exhaust flange blowing and bolts corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from pump to steering rack (2.3.3b)

tow bar ball back plate correded

Pass 7 Jan 2016 189,961 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 169,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 148,791 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 148,791 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 128,158 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 107,379 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 87,393 miles

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

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

nsf brake disc lipped on inner edge

osf brake disc lipped on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2010 69,634 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 52,281 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 52,281 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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EF55 GXM is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EF55 GXM, 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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EF55 GXM is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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