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GK05 TZC

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

107,987 mi
Last recorded107,987 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 TZC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 107,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner CV gaiter deteriorating

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front 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 24 Jul 2020 100,390 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 94,191 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 88,306 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 79,646 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 71,072 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 64,109 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 58,203 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 50,304 miles

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 16 Apr 2013 50,300 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

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

Nearside front tyre wearing low on the inner edge

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 40,646 miles

Engine cover fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn low on both the inner and outer edges

Oil leak

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 33,890 miles

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

Engine cover fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 31 Mar 2010 25,380 miles

Engine covers fitted to vehicle

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 31 Mar 2010 25,380 miles

Engine covers fitted to vehicle

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 26 Feb 2009 15,371 miles

Engine covers fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

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

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

Rear registration plate slightly faded

Pass 2 Jun 2008 7,816 miles

front brake pads wearing

Pass 31 Mar 2008 7,010 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 TZC is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 TZC, 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 TZC is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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