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SV05 GXD

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

101,736 mi
Last recorded101,736 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 GXD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 101,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Borh (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 99,628 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 4 Jul 2017 99,624 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Jul 2016 96,304 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear goes from clip to under fuel tank shield difficult to assess benefit of doubt given (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded in clip on offside of bulkhead cannot fully assess so benefit of doubt given (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 96,304 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear goes from clip to under fuel tank shield difficult to assess benefit of doubt given (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded in clip on offside of bulkhead cannot fully assess so benefit of doubt given (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 91,454 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 87,191 miles

nearside rear shock no damping effort

Fail 25 Jun 2014 87,178 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside rear shock no damping effort

Pass 13 Jun 2013 82,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust some corrosoin

Fail 12 Jun 2013 82,912 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust some corrosoin

Pass 19 Jun 2012 76,259 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 66,477 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 66,477 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 55,653 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 55,653 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 35,187 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 35,186 miles

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

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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SV05 GXD is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue 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 SV05 GXD, 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 SV05 GXD registered?

SV05 GXD is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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