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GJ05 JXE

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,820 mi
Last recorded111,820 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 JXE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 111,820 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 102,483 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 95,384 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 78,432 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear cracking to both tyres

power steering rack

Pass 23 Jul 2015 66,540 miles

Inner Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake fluid slighty low

light cracking to both rear tyres

Fail 23 Jul 2015 66,540 miles

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

Inner Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake fluid slighty low

light cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 25 Jul 2014 63,491 miles

corrosion to both rear brake disc inner faces & nearside rear outer face

power steering rack damp

wear to front & rear brake discs

Fail 25 Jul 2014 63,491 miles

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

corrosion to both rear brake disc inner faces & nearside rear outer face

power steering rack damp

wear to front & rear brake discs

Pass 30 Jul 2013 60,530 miles

Power steering rack damp

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 60,530 miles

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

Power steering rack damp

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 55,603 miles

air bag light on

offside front tyre worn on outer edge + cut to side wall

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 11 Apr 2011 48,413 miles

windscreen obstruction - air bag light on - power steering rack damp

Pass 26 Apr 2010 45,090 miles

Advise front brake discs worn ,front brake pads low.

Pass 11 Apr 2009 40,777 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

brake fluid slightly low

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Apr 2008 36,653 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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GJ05 JXE is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ05 JXE, 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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GJ05 JXE is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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