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GL05 XSD

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

139,869 mi
Last recorded139,869 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 XSD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 139,869 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 132,242 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 114,789 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 108,930 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2020 105,217 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 102,096 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 98,358 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake performance only just met

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2017 92,912 miles

play in o/s/f suspension top mount

front and rear brake discs rusty and worn

Fail 9 May 2017 92,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt d (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake discs rusty and worn

play in o/s/f suspension top mount

Pass 27 May 2016 89,447 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 89,447 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 83,335 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 73,721 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 65,770 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 65,770 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 60,437 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 53,459 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 46,451 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 39,205 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 30,670 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 XSD is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XSD, 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 XSD registered?

GL05 XSD is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 August 2005.

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