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GL05 YYH

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,817 mi
Last recorded165,817 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 YYH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 165,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has nails in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 165,817 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit bolt missing (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has nails in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 160,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 154,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 154,431 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 147,121 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 140,295 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 130,623 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 124,858 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 117,942 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 96,066 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 75,057 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 YYH is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YYH, 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 YYH registered?

GL05 YYH is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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