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AO05 EUZ

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Lpg 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,205 mi
Last recorded113,205 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 EUZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 113,205 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 105,574 miles

o/s head lamp cover deteriorating

Pass 29 Jun 2013 96,803 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 19 Jun 2013 96,096 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Jul 2012 90,738 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake pedal rubber worn

rear trailing arm bushes worn

Fail 4 Jul 2012 90,738 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

E.M light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake pedal rubber worn

rear trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 15 Jun 2011 83,848 miles

front brake discs lipped

Pass 16 Jun 2010 75,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 68,112 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 25 Jun 2009 68,112 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 59,570 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 8 Jul 2008 59,570 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nail in rear tyre

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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AO05 EUZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,975cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO05 EUZ, 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 AO05 EUZ registered?

AO05 EUZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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