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GP54 KNG

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,418 mi
Last recorded133,418 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP54 KNG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 133,418 miles

NSF Tyre Wearing On Edge And Close To Limit

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 133,418 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

NSF Tyre Wearing On Edge And Close To Limit

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 115,988 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 114,586 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 112,065 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 10,945 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 10,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 94,005 miles

Slight play nearside rear anti-roll bar mounting bush.

While rear brakes apear with a visual inspection to be ok, there is a slight grinding noise when breaking.Recoment a full brake inspection.

Fail 16 Dec 2010 94,005 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Slight play nearside rear anti-roll bar mounting bush.

While rear brakes apear with a visual inspection to be ok, there is a slight grinding noise when breaking.Recoment a full brake inspection.

Pass 12 Jan 2010 71,036 miles

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

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate not exssive

Pass 5 Jan 2009 47,868 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 32,052 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 32,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GP54 KNG is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 GP54 KNG, 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 GP54 KNG registered?

GP54 KNG is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 January 2005.

Is GP54 KNG safe to buy?

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