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GL05 WDD

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

115,657 mi
Last recorded115,657 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 115,657 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 106,780 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 97,926 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 97,738 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 97,183 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 97,183 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 95,955 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 93,128 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 93,128 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 89,198 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 87,764 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread low on edges

Nearside Rear tyre tread low on outer edge

Offside Front tyre tread low on inner edge

Oil leak from engine ()

Fail 6 Dec 2017 87,763 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre tread low on edges

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre tread low on outer edge

Offside Front tyre tread low on inner edge

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 9 Dec 2016 82,061 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 82,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 76,528 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 70,521 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 70,521 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 68,955 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 68,955 miles

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 63,271 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 58,989 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 54,286 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 50,139 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 42,795 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 32,665 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 WDD is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WDD, 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 WDD is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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