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CU05 AUM

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

97,321 mi
Last recorded97,321 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 AUM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 97,321 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2025 96,521 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 95,320 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 94,683 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 94,077 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 88,755 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 88,733 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Heavy corrosion to rear axle

Rear chassis corroded

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Dec 2019 88,024 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to rear suspension and subframe

Pass 19 Dec 2018 86,561 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 85,306 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to rear suspension and exhaust

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2017 84,036 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2016 81,922 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 79,540 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 75,938 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 71,651 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 71,651 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 65,802 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 7 Jan 2011 62,374 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 56,565 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 47,706 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 47,706 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 35,552 miles

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

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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CU05 AUM is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 CU05 AUM, 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 CU05 AUM registered?

CU05 AUM is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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