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GL54 XGE

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,787 mi
Last recorded88,787 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 88,787 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 88,774 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

PAS fluid on min

Pass 20 Jan 2016 85,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 77,269 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 60,029 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 62,643 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 52,649 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 52,649 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 41,872 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 31,897 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 27,786 miles

rear tyres wearing on outer edges nearside excessively

Pass 21 Dec 2007 22,105 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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GL54 XGE 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 XGE, 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 XGE registered?

GL54 XGE is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 January 2005.

Is GL54 XGE safe to buy?

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