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GK05 TZZ

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

61,771 mi
Last recorded61,771 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 TZZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 61,771 miles

Exhaust centre to rear join heavily corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Slave cylinder leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 61,771 miles

Exhaust centre to rear join heavily corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Slave cylinder leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 61,023 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 59,967 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 58,825 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 57,786 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 26 Feb 2020 57,770 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 20 Feb 2019 56,258 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 20 Feb 2019 56,257 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 6 Feb 2018 50,912 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 48,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 47,016 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH on 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Feb 2015 45,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 43,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 13 Feb 2013 42,112 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 41,423 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

Pass 15 Feb 2011 40,809 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 37,921 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 32,497 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 28,006 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 TZZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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