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AK05 VVS

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,831 mi
Last recorded106,831 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 VVS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 106,831 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 97,854 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 May 2013 87,146 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 79,110 miles

o/s/r tyre tread cut

Fail 3 May 2012 79,098 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r tyre tread cut

Pass 9 May 2011 72,047 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 71,134 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 62,474 miles

o/s/f tyre wall cut

Fail 28 Apr 2010 62,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

o/s/f tyre wall cut

Pass 28 Apr 2009 52,053 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 39,123 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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AK05 VVS is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 AK05 VVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK05 VVS registered?

AK05 VVS is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 May 2005.

Is AK05 VVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 VVS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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