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WV55 GWO

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

37,885 mi
Last recorded37,885 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 GWO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 37,885 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 37,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 37,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 36,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 35,622 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 34,512 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 33,459 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 32,780 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 32,135 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2018 31,005 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 29,555 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 27,303 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 25,346 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 23,164 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 20,444 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 18,755 miles

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 15,876 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 13,069 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 10,071 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 8,038 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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WV55 GWO is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 WV55 GWO, 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 WV55 GWO registered?

WV55 GWO is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is WV55 GWO safe to buy?

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