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GF05 UHR

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,686 mi
Last recorded134,686 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 UHR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 134,686 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 134,685 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering HOLED (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 119,460 miles

Nearside Rear brake pad only cleaning 50% of disc,

Fail 17 Jun 2019 119,460 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smears (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively jumps (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting in tread, (6years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake pad only cleaning 50% of disc,

Pass 20 Apr 2018 114,006 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear bumper bracket corroded (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 114,006 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear low, outer pads good (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear bumper bracket corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 109,450 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 105,654 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 100,069 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)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 99,378 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 91,484 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 91,484 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

near side rear tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 15 Aug 2012 73,231 miles

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

n/s/f lower suspension arm front mounting bush is coming unbonded at its centre. play not excessive at present

Pass 15 Aug 2011 63,842 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 52,021 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 52,019 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 38,382 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 28,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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GF05 UHR is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GF05 UHR, 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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GF05 UHR is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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