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GD05 LFG

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,587 mi
Last recorded74,587 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 LFG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 74,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 74,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 73,286 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 71,861 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 69,679 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 66,470 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 1 Feb 2022 66,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 Jan 2022 66,448 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Feb 2021 64,495 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 62,339 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 62,322 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 60,910 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 60,910 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working when position lamps on (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2017 58,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 53,931 miles

both rear tyres cracking

under trays fitted

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 53,931 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2015 47,583 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres cracking

front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 15 Jul 2015 47,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres cracking

front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2014 42,286 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 37,704 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 34,451 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 30,002 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 29,991 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 24,982 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 20,056 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 14,102 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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GD05 LFG is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 GD05 LFG, 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 GD05 LFG registered?

GD05 LFG is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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