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CK05 DUH

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

159,131 mi
Last recorded159,131 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 DUH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2023 159,131 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 155,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 152,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 148,495 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edge worn close to wear bars

Offside Rear tyre worn to wear bars on outer edge

Fail 20 Jul 2020 148,485 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edge worn close to wear bars

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake hose insecure

Offside Rear tyre worn to wear bars on outer edge

rear diff leaking

Pass 22 Jul 2019 139,228 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated close to excessive (6.1.7 (g) (i))

beam images poor

slight play inner rack joints

Pass 24 Jul 2018 132,873 miles

both headlight beam images deteriorated

play in o/s/f, n/s/f steering rack inner joints

rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 13 Jul 2018 132,781 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

both headlight beam images deteriorated

play in o/s/f, n/s/f steering rack inner joints

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 15 Jul 2017 127,455 miles

front pads starting to wear low

headlamp lens's frosting

near side rear drive shaft diff oil seal seeping

off side wiper blade starting to split

reverse lamps not working

washer jets need adjusting

Fail 15 Jul 2017 127,455 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

front pads starting to wear low

headlamp lens's frosting

near side rear drive shaft diff oil seal seeping

off side wiper blade starting to split

reverse lamps not working

washer jets need adjusting

Pass 15 Jul 2016 123,460 miles

reverse lamps inoperative

Nearside near side rear brake disc back plate rusty

headlamp lens's frosted/poor beam pattens

near side washer jet poor

Pass 4 Aug 2015 117,976 miles

nearside rear brake disc heatsheild corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroding slightly

offside front tyre worn on raised edge

Fail 3 Aug 2015 117,976 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

nearside rear brake corroding slightly

nearside rear brake disc heatsheild corroded

offside front tyre worn on raised edge

Pass 26 Sep 2014 114,061 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low

Fail 18 Sep 2014 113,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing low

Fail 14 Sep 2013 109,287 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 109,287 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 95,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2011 81,851 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 67,491 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)

Fail 25 Sep 2010 67,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 23 Sep 2009 49,684 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 49,684 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Hand brake leaver is starting to get high !

Pass 1 Oct 2008 37,295 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 37,295 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 30,421 miles

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

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

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

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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CK05 DUH is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CK05 DUH, 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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CK05 DUH is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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