MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,320 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
OIL LEAK
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
OIL LEAK
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front bonnet secured by wire
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine oil level very low (not on dip-stick)(3 litres)
long parking brake travel
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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 XHX is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 XHX, 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 XHX registered?
GF05 XHX is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 May 2005.
Is GF05 XHX safe to buy?
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