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GL54 RBF

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,558 mi
Last recorded131,558 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 RBF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2020 131,558 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 120,565 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 120,525 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 110,087 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW 2MM !!!

Nearside Front SIDE LIGHT NOT VERY BRIGHT

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade perished suggest replace with new (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber starting to weep oil

Pass 3 Mar 2017 103,375 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 96,814 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on both shoulders

both rear tyres perishing

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2016 96,759 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi , and flange between middle and rear(full system) (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on both shoulders

both rear tyres perishing

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 88,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 88,233 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 78,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Mar 2014 78,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 70,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 63,131 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 55,848 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front disks por condition

rear disks poor condition

Pass 17 Mar 2010 47,875 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 40,674 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Feb 2008 32,444 miles

front brake pads getting low and front brake disces quite worn

rear brake pads getting low

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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GL54 RBF is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GL54 RBF, 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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GL54 RBF is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 February 2005.

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