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GK55 ZVR

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,630 mi
Last recorded90,630 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 ZVR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 90,630 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 88,352 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 FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

VEHICLE MUDDY WHEN TESTED.

Fail 10 Mar 2020 88,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure WORN OUT OF SHAPE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

VEHICLE MUDDY WHEN TESTED.

Pass 28 Mar 2019 79,678 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 79,678 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing NO ACCESS TOO BUCKLE. (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 69,016 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 69,016 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 59,965 miles

VEHICLE MUDDY UNDERSIDE WHEN TESTED.

Pass 10 Mar 2016 50,864 miles

VEHICLE MUDDY WHEN TESTED

Pass 26 Mar 2015 43,568 miles

vehicle wet on test.

Pass 3 Mar 2014 31,294 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 27,222 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 25,114 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 25,114 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 22,071 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 19,826 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 15,879 miles

n/s/f tyre tread has slight cracking

n/s/r tyre tread has slight cracking

o/s/f tyre tread has slight cracking

o/s/r tyre tread has slight cracking

Pass 3 Sep 2008 12,120 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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GK55 ZVR 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 77.8%.

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 ZVR, 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 ZVR registered?

GK55 ZVR is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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