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GV55 OYE

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,285 mi
Last recorded122,285 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 OYE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 122,285 miles

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 122,285 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 116,056 miles

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 112,102 miles

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

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

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

Slight dampness around nearside steering rack boot.

Pass 9 Mar 2016 103,868 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak in places engine / rack

Fail 8 Mar 2016 103,868 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak in places engine / rack

Pass 24 Mar 2015 100,555 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 100,554 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 98,757 miles

nearside front lower wishbone front mounting bush deteriorated

nearside rear brake pads getting thin.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 96,216 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 92,075 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 88,324 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 88,324 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 83,751 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 77,745 miles

n/f tyre worn on outer edge

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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GV55 OYE is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GV55 OYE, 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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GV55 OYE is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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