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MF55 GZR

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,603 mi
Last recorded122,603 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 GZR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 122,603 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 122,532 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking from flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 May 2019 112,278 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 105,582 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 101,999 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' +B ZONE. (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2016 99,320 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 96,063 miles

slight noise from front of engine raisesd idle bearing /pump noise

Pass 18 Sep 2014 88,793 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 77,900 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 77,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 69,022 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 60,899 miles

both rear panhard rod arms bent

lpg regulator pipes perished

Fail 22 Sep 2011 60,899 miles

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

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

both rear panhard rod arms bent

lpg regulator pipes perished

Pass 27 Sep 2010 52,936 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 43,429 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 33,770 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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MF55 GZR is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MF55 GZR, 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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MF55 GZR is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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