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GK05 YRM

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,143 mi
Last recorded85,143 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 85,143 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 80,792 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 76,363 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 76,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 70,500 miles

Offside Rear lamp damaged

engine misfire

Pass 9 Dec 2015 67,368 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 67,368 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 65,490 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 59,685 miles

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

rear tyres showing signs of deterioration

Fail 2 Dec 2013 59,685 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s wiperblade split

rear tyres showing signs of deterioration

Pass 3 Dec 2012 53,796 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 3 Dec 2012 53,796 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Dec 2011 48,555 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

offside wiper in poor condition

washer fluid bottle top missing

Pass 21 Dec 2010 43,006 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 43,006 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 34,451 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 24,428 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 12,438 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 YRM is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YRM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK05 YRM registered?

GK05 YRM is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is GK05 YRM safe to buy?

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