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GL05 RBZ

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,843 mi
Last recorded116,843 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 116,843 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box joint. (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 116,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box joint. (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 116,708 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 110,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 105,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 99,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 93,622 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 88,532 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear brake discs poor condition.

Pass 15 Jun 2012 88,532 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake discs poor condition.

Pass 29 Jun 2011 75,586 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 62,858 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 51,815 miles

Drivers door mirror glass cracked

Pass 27 Jun 2008 38,362 miles

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 RBZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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