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GJ55 VVF

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,438 mi
Last recorded72,438 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 VVF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 72,438 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Oct 2017 72,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 71,686 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 71,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 70,720 miles

Offside engine oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2015 70,656 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward facing wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward facing wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2014 69,536 miles

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

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

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

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

nsf/osf wiper blades streaking

Fail 16 Oct 2013 65,432 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear brake pads worn to limit

Pass 16 Oct 2013 65,432 miles

front and rear brake pads worn to limit

Pass 17 Oct 2012 62,200 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 55,786 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 49,473 miles

both front disc have deep lipes

front pads starting to wear low

nearside front tyre has screw in it

rear pads worn low

Fail 16 Sep 2010 49,473 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front disc have deep lipes

front pads starting to wear low

nearside front tyre has screw in it

rear pads worn low

Pass 29 Sep 2009 44,046 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 32,879 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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GJ55 VVF is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GJ55 VVF, 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 GJ55 VVF registered?

GJ55 VVF is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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