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GV55 SSU

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,556 mi
Last recorded95,556 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 95,556 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 88,271 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 85,649 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 83,224 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 83,224 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 78,426 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 67,897 miles

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

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 12 Oct 2012 60,112 miles

cut in nsr tyre tread

Pass 22 Oct 2011 54,632 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2010 45,878 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 31,292 miles

Oil leak

engine undertray fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2009 31,292 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

engine undertray fitted

n/s/r cv gaiter clip slightly loose

Pass 28 Oct 2008 20,776 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 20,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear wiper blade missing

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 SSU is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV55 SSU registered?

GV55 SSU is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 December 2005.

Is GV55 SSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV55 SSU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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