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GU05 CRZ

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

131,784 mi
Last recorded131,784 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 CRZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 131,784 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 131,784 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 116,575 miles

gear box oil leak.

rear number plate, getting poor, may require attention soon.

Pass 12 Aug 2011 106,049 miles

Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

eml illuminated

Fail 12 Aug 2011 106,049 miles

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

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

Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

eml illuminated

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Aug 2010 92,606 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 92,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 74,065 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2009 74,065 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 53,665 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 53,657 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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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GU05 CRZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GU05 CRZ, 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 GU05 CRZ registered?

GU05 CRZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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