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GL05 XSG

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,789 mi
Last recorded120,789 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 120,789 miles

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

Slight oil leak from offside driveshaft seal

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 110,313 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 110,313 miles

Nearside Front 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 99,607 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 88,667 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 88,667 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 77,720 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 77,720 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 68,617 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 59,329 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 59,329 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 48,638 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 48,638 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 38,236 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 27,806 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 XSG is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XSG, 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 XSG registered?

GL05 XSG is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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