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GJ55 XSM

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,903 mi
Last recorded87,903 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 XSM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 87,903 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 83,175 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 77,977 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 77,977 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 73,143 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 68,569 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 63,596 miles

advanced wear noted on all brake pads and front discs.

nearside front tyre tread worn to legal minimum.

Pass 12 May 2009 49,418 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 47,609 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 XSM is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 GJ55 XSM, 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 XSM registered?

GJ55 XSM is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for GJ55 XSM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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