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GP55 NRY

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,415 mi
Last recorded113,415 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 NRY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 113,415 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear suspension rods have been repaired not renewed - welded -

outer sill covers fitted,so unable to check condition of sills

Fail 5 May 2023 113,402 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened marked yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened marked yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

outer sill covers fitted,so unable to check condition of sills

Pass 6 May 2022 108,997 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 104,143 miles

Exhaust slight leak

Pass 14 May 2020 101,018 miles

Slight engine miss fire.

Pass 4 May 2019 97,882 miles

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

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

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 11 May 2018 86,690 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 75,980 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Anti roll bar boot perishing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside rear control arm corroding (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 63,832 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 51,906 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2015 51,904 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 19,789 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 43,585 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 39,103 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 33,495 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 29,107 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 29,107 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 26,861 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 26,861 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 19,285 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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GP55 NRY is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GP55 NRY, 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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GP55 NRY is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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