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DE05 DHM

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

138,654 mi
Last recorded138,654 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 DHM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 138,654 miles

Nearside Rear shock not damping as well as it should

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 138,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60/r16/100h (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear shock not damping as well as it should

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber not damping

Pass 21 Mar 2019 129,458 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 129,312 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 117,615 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 117,615 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 110,278 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment upper mounting deteriorated/ rubber separating. Ok with vehicle in normal driving position. separating when vehicle jacked up. (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn much lower than n/s/r pads! (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Nov 2016 110,275 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working unable to change due to screws corroded. (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb was incorrectly fitted. (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment upper mounting deteriorated/ rubber separating. Ok with vehicle in normal driving position. separating when vehicle jacked up. (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn much lower than n/s/r pads! (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Dec 2015 101,390 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 90,298 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 78,989 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Mar 2013 78,989 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Mar 2012 62,343 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 46,733 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 39,534 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2010 39,534 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 35,251 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 35,248 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 14 May 2008 26,729 miles

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 DHM is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DE05 DHM, 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 DHM registered?

DE05 DHM is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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