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GJ05 TYP

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

102,024 mi
Last recorded102,024 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 TYP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 102,024 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 102,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 91,977 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 88,998 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 88,994 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 84,584 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 81,589 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 81,589 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 78,498 miles

Nearside front tyre is perished in treads

Fail 15 Mar 2016 78,498 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre is perished in treads

Pass 5 Mar 2015 70,004 miles

oil leaks

rear brake pads worn - n/s

Pass 3 Mar 2014 67,460 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 63,950 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake discs corroded on inner surfaces.

Pass 31 Aug 2012 61,133 miles

both bottom arm front bushes splitting and slight play

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Sep 2011 54,432 miles

Both front suspesion arm bushes starting to split

Osr tyre on legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 7 Sep 2010 49,079 miles

osf bottom arm front bush splitting

Pass 9 Sep 2009 44,235 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 39,090 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 39,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 38,939 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 37,884 miles

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

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 TYP is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 TYP, 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 TYP is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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