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GX05 BYF

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

110,855 mi
Last recorded110,855 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 BYF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2021 110,855 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside structure and components heavily cover in underseal

Pass 4 Mar 2020 105,524 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-shaped bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

exhaust system is highly corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2019 95,568 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 95,568 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 91,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to 1.5mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front sub-frame corroded

n/s head light deteriorated

o/s wiper split at end and starting to smear

Fail 20 Oct 2018 91,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen light deteriorated (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to 1.5mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front sub-frame corroded

n/s head light deteriorated

o/s wiper split at end and starting to smear

Pass 3 Oct 2017 79,984 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust middle joint looks thin been disturbed with recent repair

four wheel drive decelerometer used for brake test

oil around power steering hose/pipe at the back of engine

Fail 25 Sep 2017 79,971 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened corroded badly around suspension arm mounting points will need new subframe (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

four wheel drive decelerometer used for brake test

oil around power steering hose/pipe at the back of engine

Pass 30 Sep 2016 67,903 miles

Front front discs corroded and lipped

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel filler neck pipes badly corroded

sump pan leaking oil as corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2016 67,903 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front front discs corroded and lipped

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear both rear brake discs corroded

fuel filler neck pipes badly corroded

sump pan leaking oil as corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2016 67,397 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 64,001 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 61,546 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 56,086 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 56,086 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 50,819 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 46,509 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 42,714 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 42,644 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 39,263 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 39,263 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 35,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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GX05 BYF is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GX05 BYF, 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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GX05 BYF is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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