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KD05 GKF

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

72,403 mi
Last recorded72,403 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 GKF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 72,403 miles

Coil spring corroded All round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

General underbody corrosion

Headlights slightly cloudy

Lambda test only just passed

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 72,377 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded All round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

General underbody corrosion

Headlights slightly cloudy

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 72,001 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 71,183 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 70,335 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 69,687 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 67,366 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 64,172 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 59,495 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 53,642 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 53,642 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 48,962 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 42,644 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 37,903 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 34,225 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 30,184 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 23,525 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 13,870 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 13,870 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 13,064 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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KD05 GKF is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KD05 GKF, 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 KD05 GKF registered?

KD05 GKF is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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