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AY05 KHA

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,257 mi
Last recorded120,257 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 KHA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 120,257 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 116,871 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 113,165 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 113,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 111,225 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 111,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 108,617 miles

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 108,617 miles

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

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 101,058 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 91,792 miles

eml on

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2016 78,546 miles

Front brake discs are corroded

Rear rear wiper blade split

engine under tray loose but cant fall off

rear brake discs are heavily corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2015 69,750 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 60,161 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 60,161 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 53,857 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 48,778 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 45,834 miles

front discspoor cond

Pass 21 Jul 2010 40,640 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 34,236 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 25,242 miles

Front inner brake pads may be getting low.

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

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

Offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre worn slightly on outer edge.

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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AY05 KHA is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY05 KHA, 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 AY05 KHA registered?

AY05 KHA is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 August 2005.

Is AY05 KHA safe to buy?

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