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AV05 ZCF

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,891 mi
Last recorded118,891 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 ZCF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 118,891 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 104,675 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 86,980 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 86,980 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 74,025 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 74,019 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)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 74,019 miles

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

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 2 May 2012 67,998 miles

1. Offside rear brake pads wearing low. 2. Rear brake discs slightly pitted.

Pass 3 May 2011 56,827 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 56,122 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

offside front anti roll bar link has slight play

Pass 4 May 2010 44,052 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 34,564 miles

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 12 May 2008 26,209 miles

front wipers split but clearing screen

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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AV05 ZCF is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AV05 ZCF, 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 AV05 ZCF registered?

AV05 ZCF is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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