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GJ05 MHZ

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

170,291 mi
Last recorded170,291 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2021 170,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both N/S and O/S rear anti roll bar floor/ chassis fixings corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlight lens opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlight lens opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 168,141 miles

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))

Fail 13 Jun 2020 168,141 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 163,996 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 157,899 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 149,809 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 149,809 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 142,290 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 142,219 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread is 1.6 in the center (4.1.E.1)

engine warning light illuminated

Pass 14 Feb 2015 133,710 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 133,708 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 125,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 108,311 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 108,311 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 101,820 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 101,820 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight pitting to both rear brake discs

Pass 28 Feb 2011 88,748 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 77,339 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 77,331 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 62,743 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 41,221 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 MHZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MHZ, 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 MHZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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