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GK05 GMF

2005 Kia Sportage

Gold Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,510 mi
Last recorded81,510 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 GMF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 81,510 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 75,358 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Nov 2017 68,642 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 59,700 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 51,137 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 42,718 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 42,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

all other tyres have casing perishing

Pass 29 Nov 2013 36,382 miles

nearside front tyre casing perished

offside front tyre casing perished

Fail 27 Nov 2013 36,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside front tyre casing perished

offside front tyre casing perished

Pass 26 Nov 2012 26,661 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 18,221 miles

all four tyre casings perished

Pass 21 Oct 2011 18,213 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 GMF is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Gold with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GMF, 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 GK05 GMF registered?

GK05 GMF is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is GK05 GMF safe to buy?

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