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GL05 BLJ

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,272 mi
Last recorded114,272 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 BLJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 114,272 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 111,255 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 111,255 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2022 107,597 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 103,813 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 100,459 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 100,459 miles

Nearside Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 96,625 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 92,657 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 92,657 miles

Rear Axle beam inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Pass 8 May 2018
Pass 8 May 2017 88,751 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 84,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

Pass 6 May 2015 78,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

Pass 13 May 2014 73,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

Pass 17 May 2013 68,667 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2012 62,487 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2011 54,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

advise fron t discs worn

Pass 26 May 2010 48,480 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 40,098 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 32,432 miles

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

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

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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GL05 BLJ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GL05 BLJ, 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 GL05 BLJ registered?

GL05 BLJ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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