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CF05 EFC

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

113,244 mi
Last recorded113,244 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 EFC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2022 113,244 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 110,269 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 103,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 103,967 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also has play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 98,539 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 93,824 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 87,574 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 87,550 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 76,341 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 76,341 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 70,708 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 61,100 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 61,089 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 52,578 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 52,546 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 51,060 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 44,139 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 44,139 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 31,475 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 31,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 27,175 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 27,175 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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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CF05 EFC is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CF05 EFC, 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 CF05 EFC registered?

CF05 EFC is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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