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GL05 TNN

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,452 mi
Last recorded93,452 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 TNN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 93,452 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH Front lower wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Requires complete new lamp and screws (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 92,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (235/60r16 ) + bolding on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear indicators 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f tyre worn low and close to wear indicators

Fail 3 Mar 2021 92,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (235/60r16 ) + bolding on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear indicators 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f tyre worn low and close to wear indicators

Pass 28 Feb 2020 88,991 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS Hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower Bumber mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside rear seat belt lazy to retract

Fail 28 Feb 2020 88,900 miles

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

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

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS Hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower Bumber mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside rear seat belt lazy to retract

Pass 7 Mar 2019 83,331 miles

both rear tyre(235/60r16)worn close to wear indicators

Pass 9 Mar 2018 76,548 miles

both front suspension front lower arm bushes split and becoming detached

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 9 Mar 2018 76,548 miles

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

both front suspension front lower arm bushes split and becoming detached

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 9 Mar 2017 68,034 miles

Both front suspension lower bushes worn

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2017 68,034 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2016 59,350 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 51,920 miles

both nearside tyres wearing low on outer edges, rear tyre worst

Fail 26 Feb 2015 51,920 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both nearside tyres wearing low on outer edges, rear tyre worst

Pass 13 Mar 2014 43,360 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 34,835 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 30,138 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 25,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2010 22,118 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 17,515 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 13,885 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 TNN is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TNN, 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 TNN registered?

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

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