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GK05 UAG

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

130,705 mi
Last recorded130,705 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 UAG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 130,705 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 115,285 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 115,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 109,047 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 108,403 miles

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

Front Headlamps poor output

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Steel fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2020 97,044 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Jun 2020 97,044 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 86,801 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 86,800 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 86,528 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 86,528 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 83,686 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 83,686 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 79,180 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 73,410 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 67,177 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 60,809 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 55,551 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 49,772 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 43,746 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 37,863 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 31,788 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 24,049 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 UAG is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 UAG, 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 UAG registered?

GK05 UAG is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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