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SV05 GXL

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,339 mi
Last recorded146,339 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 GXL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 146,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both sides (front bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body corrosion

Fail 11 Apr 2023 146,333 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both sides (front bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body corrosion

Pass 30 May 2022 137,774 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2022 137,768 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/ (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected anti roll bar area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 125,070 miles

rear subframe slightly corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2021 125,061 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 118,255 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 106,158 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 95,377 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 95,376 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 88,273 miles

Eml on

Fail 23 Jun 2016 87,808 miles

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

Eml on

Pass 18 Jun 2015 81,253 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 75,166 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 69,114 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 62,405 miles

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Jun 2011 55,247 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 49,438 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 42,166 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 37,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 GXL is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SV05 GXL, 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 GXL registered?

SV05 GXL is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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