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GP54 SUX

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,661 mi
Last recorded133,661 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 133,661 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 133,659 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 123,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Fail 7 Oct 2017 123,894 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 112,330 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 112,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 103,070 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 103,070 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 94,519 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 85,111 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 85,111 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 75,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 75,374 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 69,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 61,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 61,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 53,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads low

Fail 19 Jan 2010 53,673 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads low

Pass 20 Jan 2009 45,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 38,241 miles

n/s/f lower suspension arm front bush bonding starting to fail.

n/s/f tyre damaged around outer sidewall.

rear brake pads appear low.

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 SUX is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SUX, 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 SUX registered?

GP54 SUX is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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