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GL05 KUC

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,021 mi
Last recorded113,021 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 KUC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 113,021 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 113,012 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 109,488 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 109,488 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper Boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working Suspect Pump Inoperative (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 105,185 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 100,233 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 101,589 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 94,495 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 88,144 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 82,715 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 82,677 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 77,888 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 77,882 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 72,822 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

cut in offside rear tyre

offside front power steering pipe damp

Pass 27 Jun 2012 66,265 miles

Air bag light on

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 66,233 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Air bag light on

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 54,921 miles

Both wiper blades in poor condition

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Cuts in tread of nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Jun 2011 54,894 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both wiper blades in poor condition

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Cuts in tread of nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2010 48,066 miles

rear pads

Pass 24 Jun 2009 39,610 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 31,834 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 31,822 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 KUC is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KUC, 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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GL05 KUC is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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