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AY05 KHL

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

78,768 mi
Last recorded78,768 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 KHL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 78,768 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower arm front bush has slight play (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 78,768 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm boot split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower arm front bush excessive play (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower arm front bush has slight play (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 69,677 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 69,677 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 62,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 62,415 miles

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 56,972 miles

N/S/F stepped tyre wearing on inner edge

N/S/F tyre deteriorating

O/S/F stepped tyre wearing on outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs starting to corrode

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2014 56,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

N/S/F stepped tyre wearing on inner edge

N/S/F tyre deteriorating

O/S/F stepped tyre wearing on outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs starting to corrode

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2013 50,825 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 4 brake discs starting to corrode on inside surface

n/s/r tyre starting to deteriorate

o/s/r tyre starting to wear on edge

Fail 6 Jun 2013 50,825 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 4 brake discs starting to corrode on inside surface

n/s/r tyre starting to deteriorate

o/s/f wiper blade slow to clear windscreen

o/s/r tyre starting to wear on edge

Pass 31 May 2012 44,022 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2012 44,022 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre deteriorating

Pass 18 Jun 2011 37,159 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 37,158 miles

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

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

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

osr tyre worn on edge

Pass 9 Sep 2010 34,528 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 25 Aug 2010 34,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

air bag warning light on

nearside front brake disc corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2009 27,408 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 20,592 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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AY05 KHL is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AY05 KHL, 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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AY05 KHL is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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