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LD05 GMZ

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

69,824 mi
Last recorded69,824 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 GMZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 69,824 miles

Centre rear seat belt locking mechanism casing missing.

Rear brake discs badly scored and corroded.

Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 24 Mar 2017 69,824 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre rear seat belt locking mechanism casing missing.

Rear brake discs badly scored and corroded.

Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 31 Mar 2016 65,924 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 64,901 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 60,307 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 60,307 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine Management Light is on.

Pass 9 Jan 2014 51,995 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 51,995 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 45,224 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 40,129 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2011 40,129 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2010 35,912 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 35,912 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 31,957 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 31,957 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 22 May 2008 26,172 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2008 26,172 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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LD05 GMZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LD05 GMZ, 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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LD05 GMZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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