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GJ05 JXS

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,917 mi
Last recorded114,917 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 JXS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 114,917 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 102,965 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 89,716 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 79,444 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 74,861 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 71,153 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 66,687 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 66,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 61,132 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 61,132 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 54,513 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 43,633 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 34,293 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 21,355 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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 JXS is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JXS, 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 GJ05 JXS registered?

GJ05 JXS is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is GJ05 JXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ05 JXS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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