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EG05 GLV

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

130,680 mi
Last recorded130,680 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 GLV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2026 130,680 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 126,205 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 126,181 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 120,679 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 115,242 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 109,819 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 106,780 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 106,545 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 93,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 93,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 88,774 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 82,770 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 82,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 74,030 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 63,295 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 63,295 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 54,714 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 54,714 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 48,676 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 48,639 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 42,380 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 33,393 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

O/S/F tyre has metal object in tread

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Rear brake pads low

Pass 18 Aug 2008 24,820 miles

Front and rear brake pads getting low

N/S/R tyre outer edge of tread depth low

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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EG05 GLV is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EG05 GLV, 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 EG05 GLV registered?

EG05 GLV is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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