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GU05 EZX

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

131,771 mi
Last recorded131,771 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 EZX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 131,771 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2024 126,658 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 120,492 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 115,483 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 109,623 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 May 2020 104,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 98,074 miles

engine light on

Pass 11 May 2018 91,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 May 2017 83,986 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 77,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 69,252 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 60,458 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 6 May 2014 60,456 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 May 2013 53,149 miles

engine missfire

Fail 10 May 2012 46,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2012 46,623 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 39,818 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 33,552 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 27,220 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 20,360 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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GU05 EZX is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GU05 EZX, 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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GU05 EZX is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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