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CB05 OWL

2023 Kia Sportage

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

22,163 mi
Last recorded22,163 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB05 OWL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2023
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 22,163 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2026 60,307 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 56,264 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2024 52,647 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 48,967 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 45,959 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 38,738 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 33,882 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 33,882 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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CB05 OWL is a 2023 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,598cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CB05 OWL, 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 3 years old, this Kia Sportage is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CB05 OWL registered?

CB05 OWL is a 2023 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 April 2023.

Is CB05 OWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CB05 OWL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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