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HD05 GHO

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,425 mi
Last recorded84,425 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 GHO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 84,425 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 82,472 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 81,489 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 80,181 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 80,181 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 79,651 miles

eml light on

Fail 19 Oct 2021 79,625 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

eml light on

Pass 7 Oct 2020 79,233 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 79,232 miles

Offside Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 78,509 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 78,509 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 73,135 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 73,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 64,049 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 58,021 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 57,949 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 45,286 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 45,078 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Near side lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 30,652 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 23,619 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 21,886 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 15,928 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 10,805 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2011 10,541 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2011 10,541 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 9,238 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 7,854 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 6,520 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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HD05 GHO is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HD05 GHO, 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 HD05 GHO registered?

HD05 GHO is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is HD05 GHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD05 GHO shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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