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GL54 WDR

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,403 mi
Last recorded85,403 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 WDR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 85,403 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 79,089 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 79,084 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 72,644 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2014 65,824 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 65,824 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 57,988 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 50,420 miles

brake pedal has little reserve travel

Pass 13 Apr 2011 43,068 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 35,075 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 28,053 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 18,606 miles

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

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 WDR is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue 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 GL54 WDR, 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 GL54 WDR registered?

GL54 WDR is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is GL54 WDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL54 WDR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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