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GF05 XJA

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

185,837 mi
Last recorded185,837 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 185,837 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 171,406 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 171,406 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 153,263 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 142,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 131,474 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 120,539 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 104,337 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 XJA is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 XJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF05 XJA registered?

GF05 XJA is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is GF05 XJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF05 XJA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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