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AP05 EZT

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

154,464 mi
Last recorded154,464 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 EZT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 154,464 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 146,335 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 136,404 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 127,930 miles

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

Offside Front top mount catching and notchy

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged osf and center rear seat belt fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 118,919 miles

Central Rear Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 118,850 miles

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

Central Rear Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 112,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 109,267 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 107,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

rear brake discs are corroded/pitted on inner face

rear corner valence area corroded (both sides)

Fail 26 Jun 2019 107,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

rear brake discs are corroded/pitted on inner face

rear corner valence area corroded (both sides)

Pass 18 Jun 2018 102,560 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 102,560 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 98,320 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 98,153 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing broken (4.2.A.1e)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 93,338 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 93,334 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Jul 2015 89,574 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 89,574 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 86,650 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 86,650 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 83,244 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 78,530 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 78,530 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 71,690 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 71,341 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 62,104 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 62,104 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

rear seatbelts not checked seat folded

Pass 18 Jun 2009 48,349 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 39,069 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 EZT is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 AP05 EZT, 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 EZT is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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