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MT55 GAX

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

99,826 mi
Last recorded99,826 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 GAX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 99,826 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

slight bind on front brakes

surface corrosion os and ns sills and sills to floor

Fail 11 Dec 2023 99,826 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

slight bind on front brakes

surface corrosion os and ns sills and sills to floor

Pass 29 Nov 2022 99,060 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

engine oil low

Pass 8 Dec 2021 97,797 miles

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

engine oil low

Fail 7 Dec 2021 97,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

engine oil low

Pass 7 Dec 2020 95,882 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 14 Nov 2019 94,445 miles

VERY SLIGHT BLOW ON EXHAST FRONT PIPE

Fail 18 Sep 2019 94,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/65/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/65/16 also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 86,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth approx.2.5mm,legal limit is 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 86,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth approx.2.5mm,legal limit is 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 75,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Depth is approx.3.0mm,legal limit is 1.6mm. (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 75,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Depth is approx.3.0mm,legal limit is 1.6mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 65,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 65,312 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 61,692 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 61,458 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 47,542 miles

Advise front brake discs are heavily worn

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 37,540 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 32,948 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 32,948 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 25,828 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 22,839 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 19,433 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 19,433 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 14,171 miles

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

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

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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MT55 GAX is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 MT55 GAX, 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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MT55 GAX is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 October 2005.

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