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GV54 RBY

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,370 mi
Last recorded176,370 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 RBY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 176,370 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 176,370 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 130,020 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 99,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general condition of rear suspension components (rusty) .

Pass 29 Jan 2013 86,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

condition of clutch operation .

condition of rear suspension components (rusty).

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 1 Feb 2012 77,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 9 Feb 2011 67,726 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 67,724 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

o/s rear brake disc in poor condtion inner face

Pass 6 Feb 2010 55,454 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 46,668 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 46,666 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 37,545 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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GV54 RBY is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GV54 RBY, 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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GV54 RBY is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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