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GP05 HXX

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

131,517 mi
Last recorded131,517 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 HXX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 131,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 130,371 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 126,585 miles

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

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2023 116,718 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 110,274 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 110,256 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all four tyres wearing on edges

long hand brake travel

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened recommend replacement with new pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 103,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 103,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front brake discs in poor condition on inside face

Rear subframe bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2020 100,213 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition and has minor leak of gases

Nearside front anti-roll bar link rod upper gaiter deteriorated

Offside front outer constant velocity gaiter deteriorating and has slight leak of grease

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 8 Jan 2019 95,127 miles

All exhaust joints corroded and flexi joint in slight poor condition

Nearside front lower suspension arm forward bush deteriorated

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 5 Jan 2018 90,682 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on edges (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2017 85,794 miles

Emission too clean to register

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

Fail 30 Dec 2016 85,790 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner rearmost bush (2.5.A.1c)

Emission too clean to register

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 79,209 miles

Front front brake discs low

Rear number plate water damaged

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2015 71,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perishing and split outer wall

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 4 Jan 2014 65,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished

Fail 16 Jan 2013 58,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2013 58,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2012 52,213 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 40,170 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

drivers wiper split

Pass 17 Jan 2011 40,170 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers wiper split

Pass 21 Jan 2010 28,267 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 25,362 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 19,718 miles

all 4 tyres perished on outer sidewalls 235/60x16hr

front pads low and discs worn

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

rear pads on o/s/r 70% worn and disc corroded

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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GP05 HXX is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GP05 HXX, 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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GP05 HXX is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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