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GL07 MAJ

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,647 mi
Last recorded115,647 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL07 MAJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 115,647 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides fronts (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 115,647 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides fronts (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 111,120 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 96,806 miles

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

oil leak

transmission noisy

Fail 2 Jan 2016 96,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

oil leak

transmission noisy

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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GL07 MAJ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GL07 MAJ, 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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GL07 MAJ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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