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GK05 YRE

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

81,524 mi
Last recorded81,524 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 YRE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 81,524 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor pattern both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 81,478 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor pattern both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 80,128 miles

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 78,011 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 78,010 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 75,796 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Feb 2022 73,993 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Feb 2021 72,053 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 70,696 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 67,071 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 63,537 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 60,045 miles

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 57,241 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 53,686 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 48,155 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 43,698 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 39,062 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 34,295 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 29,792 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 24,843 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 19,416 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 YRE is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YRE, 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 YRE registered?

GK05 YRE is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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