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AO05 VEX

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,885 mi
Last recorded117,885 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 VEX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 117,885 miles

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

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2014 109,873 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 102,457 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 95,550 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 87,967 miles

Nail in n/s rear tyre.

Pass 7 Jun 2010 79,592 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 79,577 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 74,301 miles

1/ slight damage to front windscreen

Fail 24 Jun 2009 74,298 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

front windscreen damaged.

Pass 17 Jun 2008 63,590 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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AO05 VEX is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO05 VEX, 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 VEX registered?

AO05 VEX is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is AO05 VEX safe to buy?

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