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GM55 AKC

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

114,849 mi
Last recorded114,849 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM55 AKC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 114,849 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe is corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective both have poor beam patterns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both trailing arms are rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 114,819 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front exhaust flexi pipe is corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective both have poor beam patterns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both trailing arms are rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 112,891 miles

Front exhaust is pipe is corroded

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both headlamps are faded giving poor patterns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened several (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 112,890 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Track control arm is holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front exhaust is pipe is corroded

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both headlamps are faded giving poor patterns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened several (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 110,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 108,141 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 108,138 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 105,234 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread 2mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 6 Jul 2022 105,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn on diff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread 2mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Jun 2021 101,900 miles

Service brake perfromance ONLY 54% just above the MOT minimum requirement of 50%.

Pass 22 Jun 2020 98,713 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 95,867 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 95,456 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2018 90,097 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 81,896 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 May 2017 81,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2016 70,580 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 65,654 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 63,888 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 59,867 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 56,410 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2011 55,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 May 2010 45,770 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2010 45,770 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 36,009 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 31,107 miles

both front brake discs have surface corosion on inner faces

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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GM55 AKC is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GM55 AKC, 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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GM55 AKC is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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