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GF55 RGV

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,429 mi
Last recorded155,429 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 RGV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 155,429 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear offside and nearside tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Apr 2016 149,538 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 136,103 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 131,895 miles

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

both rear tyres feathering

Fail 25 Nov 2013 131,895 miles

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

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

both rear tyres feathering

Pass 20 Nov 2012 112,538 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)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2012 112,431 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 89,269 miles

N/S/F anti-roll bar drop link rubber split

N/S/R number plate bulb dim

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

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

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

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 26 Nov 2011 89,269 miles

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

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

N/S/F anti-roll bar drop link rubber split

N/S/R number plate bulb dim

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

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

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

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 23 Nov 2010 65,373 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 48,503 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 33,749 miles

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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GF55 RGV is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF55 RGV, 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 GF55 RGV registered?

GF55 RGV is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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