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GD54 BPO

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,953 mi
Last recorded110,953 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD54 BPO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 110,953 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Jan 2019 110,764 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn All front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe white marked excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Seatbelt buckle casing missing still functions correctly

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Object stuck in tyre tread ()

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 106,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust f lexy joint loose bt funtioning

Pass 3 Jan 2017 99,015 miles

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Pass 11 Nov 2015 91,254 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 87,406 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 82,351 miles

Engine Light On

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 82,315 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine Light On

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 76,366 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 76,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 69,060 miles

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

air bag warning lamp illuminated

Pass 26 Nov 2010 60,228 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 50,607 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 50,607 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 40,849 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 30,058 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 30,058 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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GD54 BPO is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GD54 BPO, 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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GD54 BPO is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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