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MF55 GZV

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,376 mi
Last recorded66,376 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 GZV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 66,376 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outer handle modification (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 57,454 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 57,454 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 54,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 49,536 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 49,533 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 46,674 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all drop links have slight play x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, sign of edge wear? (5.2.3 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low?? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 43,970 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 41,355 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 38,147 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 36,784 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 33,438 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 29,947 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 26,666 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 23,168 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 20,032 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 15,881 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 12,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 GZV is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GZV, 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 MF55 GZV registered?

MF55 GZV is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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