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SP05 GSO

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,103 mi
Last recorded103,103 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 GSO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 103,103 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Plastic undertrays fitted

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 83,656 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 69,314 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 69,314 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 67,630 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 63,810 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 59,606 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 59,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 54,221 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 44,025 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 34,418 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 25,074 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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SP05 GSO is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SP05 GSO, 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 SP05 GSO registered?

SP05 GSO is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is SP05 GSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP05 GSO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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