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GJ05 MHU

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

93,159 mi
Last recorded93,159 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 MHU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 93,159 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2026 93,159 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 84,282 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 84,261 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))

Front Both Front Headlights Slightly Tarnished

Pass 28 Mar 2024 73,925 miles

All Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 60,949 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 60,945 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 49,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 39,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 39,532 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 34,525 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 34,525 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 28,329 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 21,911 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 18,373 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 17,113 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 15,637 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition on inner surface.( not affecting braking performance )

Fail 27 Mar 2015 15,637 miles

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

Front brake discs in poor condition on inner surface.( not affecting braking performance )

Pass 14 Apr 2014 14,010 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre has cut in side wall not exposing cords

Pass 19 Apr 2013 12,004 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 10,947 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 9,189 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 6,061 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 5,658 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 5,075 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 MHU is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MHU, 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 MHU is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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