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AP05 FHA

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,705 mi
Last recorded115,705 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 7 Jun 2012 115,705 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 96,887 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 78,197 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 59,418 miles

Nearside Rear 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 30 May 2008 42,341 miles

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

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

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

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

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 FHA is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FHA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP05 FHA registered?

AP05 FHA is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is AP05 FHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP05 FHA shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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