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GD54 BRX

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,355 mi
Last recorded92,355 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD54 BRX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 92,355 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2018 92,354 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Lower Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake binding both rear (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 85,348 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 73,809 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 66,391 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 58,811 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 49,650 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 39,808 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 29,737 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2011 29,737 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 24,839 miles

nearside rear tyre on limit (outer edge worn).

offside rear tyre nearing limit

Pass 26 Feb 2009 20,682 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 16,840 miles

o/s front tyre 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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GD54 BRX is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 GD54 BRX, 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 GD54 BRX registered?

GD54 BRX is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 February 2005.

Is GD54 BRX safe to buy?

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