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GL05 TMU

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

171,227 mi
Last recorded171,227 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 TMU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 171,227 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 161,501 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front shocker inserts have slight play

Pass 1 Mar 2022 151,251 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 151,233 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases several places (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened several places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 144,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 131,773 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 123,596 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 114,372 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 104,047 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 104,018 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened inner (3.5.1n)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 92,542 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 79,804 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 71,516 miles

Drivers seat belt starting to fray.

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 63,406 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 55,890 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 49,479 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

nearside rear tyre has brake spring stuck in it

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 4 Jul 2009 43,161 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

evidence of offside front tyre fouling the chassis but not fouling during the test

Pass 27 Jun 2008 31,753 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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GL05 TMU is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TMU, 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 TMU is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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