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GF05 XHV

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,481 mi
Last recorded111,481 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 XHV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 111,481 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 111,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 105,946 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 98,574 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 98,411 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 88,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 81,105 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 67,476 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 54,277 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 44,905 miles

handbrake lever travel long

o/s rear brake pads low

Pass 14 Aug 2008 33,845 miles

park brake travel is slightly long and the efficiency is only just above minimum requirements adjustment or repair is advised

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 XHV is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XHV, 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 XHV registered?

GF05 XHV is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 May 2005.

Is GF05 XHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF05 XHV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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