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GK05 GDO

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,538 mi
Last recorded85,538 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 GDO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 85,538 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 80,970 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 76,404 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 69,867 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 65,218 miles

both rear tyres worn low

Pass 11 Feb 2015 60,139 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 60,139 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 57,493 miles

engine warning lamp on

Fail 28 Aug 2014 57,436 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine warning lamp on

Pass 29 Aug 2013 50,111 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 50,111 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 43,872 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 37,711 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 29,885 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)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 24,624 miles

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

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

both rear tyre has cracks in rubber

Pass 26 Aug 2008 17,572 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 GDO is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK05 GDO registered?

GK05 GDO is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is GK05 GDO safe to buy?

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