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GU05 NNC

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

54,407 mi
Last recorded54,407 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 54,407 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 49,743 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2018 49,743 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 44,207 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Offside Front tyre cracked

Fail 8 Mar 2017 44,156 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Offside Front tyre cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2016 38,618 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 38,618 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 35,328 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 35,200 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 31,793 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 29,758 miles

Centre rear seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 29,758 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 26,406 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 26,406 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre rear seat belt stalk outter casing missing,but does not affect operation

Pass 10 Mar 2011 23,658 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 19,151 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 19,151 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 16,155 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 12,470 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 NNC is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GU05 NNC, 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 NNC registered?

GU05 NNC is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 March 2005.

Is GU05 NNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU05 NNC shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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