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AP05 EZZ

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,607 mi
Last recorded97,607 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 97,607 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 97,607 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 92,030 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 86,620 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front and rear both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler to tank. ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened detached from rubber bush. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

brake pipes corroded in general

chassis corroded in general

exhaust corroded in general

Fail 7 Sep 2020 86,620 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front and rear both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working split hose (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler to tank. ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened detached from rubber bush. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

brake pipes corroded in general

chassis corroded in general

exhaust corroded in general

Pass 12 Sep 2019 82,783 miles

Front tyres cracking and deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

chassis corroded

exhaust deteriorated and corroded cat back

oil filter rusty

power steering belt wearing thin and fraying

steering noisey in operation

various brake pipes rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2018 80,270 miles

chassis rusty

exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

rear brake discs corroded and in poor condition

tyres cracking on edges

Fail 18 Jul 2018 80,270 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

chassis rusty

exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

rear brake discs corroded and in poor condition

Pass 26 May 2017 78,045 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 73,837 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both front (front) lower bush's perished. (2.4.F.3)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 73,837 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both front (front) lower bush's perished. (2.4.F.3)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (3.5.1g)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 70,395 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 70,395 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 65,911 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 64,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 9 Sep 2011 59,671 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 52,464 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 42,439 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 34,223 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 EZZ 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 73.7%.

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 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 EZZ, 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 AP05 EZZ registered?

AP05 EZZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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