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AY05 KHR

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

123,012 mi
Last recorded123,012 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 KHR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 123,012 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 119,034 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 114,563 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 107,875 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack ram (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 107,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack ram (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 99,005 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 93,775 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 86,283 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 81,410 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 76,116 miles

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

fuel filler neck corroding

Fail 1 Apr 2014 76,116 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

fuel filler neck corroding

Pass 15 Aug 2012 69,925 miles

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 64,393 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 15 Aug 2011 64,393 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 55,103 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2009 47,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 45,207 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 45,207 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 38,879 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 KHR is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AY05 KHR, 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 KHR registered?

AY05 KHR is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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