MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,168 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
engine management light up on dash
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front bumper (6.1.C.1)
engine management light up on dash
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened close to excess (3.5.1i)
engine management light up on dash
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened close to excess (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
engine management light up on dash
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Engine management light on
Evedence of oil leak around nearside front hub and suspension components
Front brake discs worn
Smell of diesele from under bonnet, no leak found at time of test
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Engine management light on
Evedence of oil leak around nearside front hub and suspension components
Front brake discs worn
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Smell of diesele from under bonnet, no leak found at time of test
nearside wiper blade split
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
nearside wiper blade split
engine management light up on dash
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GF05 GDX is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 GF05 GDX, 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 GF05 GDX registered?
GF05 GDX is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 April 2005.
Is GF05 GDX safe to buy?
The MOT history for GF05 GDX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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