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GL05 UHV

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

198,095 mi
Last recorded198,095 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 198,095 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 198,086 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2021 198,060 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected x2 (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear lens damaged

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 197,150 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp casing damaged

Fail 8 Jan 2020 197,137 miles

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear lamp casing damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2019 195,089 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear lamp cracked

parking brake has a little excess travel

Fail 31 Dec 2018 195,085 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear lamp cracked

parking brake has a little excess travel

Pass 12 Jan 2018 192,578 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2017 192,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake discs are worn

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2016 185,490 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 177,828 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 10 Dec 2014 170,968 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 170,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 160,008 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 151,103 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 151,103 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2011 142,730 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 142,651 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 134,538 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 10,255 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 88,006 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 UHV is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 UHV, 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 UHV is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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