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CV05 ZRU

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

107,241 mi
Last recorded107,241 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 ZRU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 107,241 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 107,086 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 98,949 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 96,367 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 84,758 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 76,455 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 76,455 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 71,232 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 71,251 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 66,110 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 62,528 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 57,480 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 53,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 53,649 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 48,687 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 43,670 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 38,796 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 33,579 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 25,028 miles

front brake pads worn

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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CV05 ZRU is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol 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 CV05 ZRU, 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 CV05 ZRU registered?

CV05 ZRU is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 April 2005.

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