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AP05 AUO

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,453 mi
Last recorded111,453 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 AUO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 111,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front top mounts noisy

Pass 22 Jan 2021 108,807 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 106,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 106,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 106,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability front mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive covers stopping to see if its that bad the bolt has ripped out (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 103,962 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides tie rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 100,703 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 96,168 miles

Exhaust flexible joint blowing slightly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 96,161 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust flexible joint blowing slightly

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 91,029 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 90,378 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 85,491 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 80,200 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 70,714 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 70,714 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 57,827 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 45,379 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 34,979 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 26,872 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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AP05 AUO is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AP05 AUO, 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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AP05 AUO is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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