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GK55 ZVN

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,646 mi
Last recorded107,646 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 ZVN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 107,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust front flexi deteriorating

outer plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2021 100,693 miles

Nearside & Offside Rear Body ( sub-frame mounts ) Corrosion

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 96,439 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside & Offside Rear Body ( sub-frame mounts ) Corrosion

Fail 25 Mar 2020 96,438 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside & Offside Rear Body ( sub-frame mounts ) Corrosion

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 92,721 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 92,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

ns rear brake pads worn low

Pass 28 Mar 2018 88,232 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 81,933 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 72,142 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 65,074 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 65,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 61,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2014 61,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2013 56,687 miles

Both front lower arms, front bushes broken away from bonding but no excessive lateral movement.

Pass 6 Aug 2012 49,147 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 41,232 miles

front discs worn

Pass 3 Aug 2010 36,035 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 29,221 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 29,212 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 20,740 miles

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

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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GK55 ZVN is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GK55 ZVN, 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 GK55 ZVN registered?

GK55 ZVN is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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