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GK05 BPU

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

109,158 mi
Last recorded109,158 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 BPU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 109,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 99,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 99,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to underbody

Pass 6 Jun 2019 94,248 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 91,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 88,393 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 84,690 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 81,257 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 76,388 miles

surface rust on brake pipes

mark in windscreen

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on exhaust and tail pipe corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2013 71,443 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 71,441 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 50,800 miles

air bag light on

Pass 9 Jun 2011 54,797 miles

air bag light on

Fail 9 Jun 2011 54,797 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

air bag light on

Pass 6 Apr 2010 43,463 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 36,442 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 26,139 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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GK05 BPU is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GK05 BPU, 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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GK05 BPU is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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