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DE05 DHL

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,185 mi
Last recorded100,185 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 DHL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 100,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At catalytic convertor joint to front pipe, on catalytic convertor side. (7.1.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play Rack end / Tie rod slight play. (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 100,163 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Fuel tank insecure Tank strap, corroded and bent backwards. (7.2.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Can not hear washer pump. (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At catalytic convertor joint to front pipe, on catalytic convertor side. (7.1.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play Rack end / Tie rod slight play. (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 88,936 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 88,936 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 78,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rack end has slight play

Pass 29 Dec 2014 67,784 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear tyre has cracking to wall/tread

Pass 29 Jul 2013 51,858 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 43,459 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 39,065 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 34,222 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 29,308 miles

slight travel in handbrake lever

Pass 18 Jul 2008 24,053 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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DE05 DHL is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DE05 DHL, 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 DE05 DHL registered?

DE05 DHL is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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