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DF05 KAA

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,649 mi
Last recorded131,649 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 KAA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 131,649 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres 2.5mm

Pass 12 Apr 2018 125,246 miles

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

Front number plate cracked & rear faded.

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Central high level. (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 125,246 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure TOP MOUNT (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

EML on.

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

Front number plate cracked & rear faded.

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Central high level. (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 112,315 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 98,760 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 98,560 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 88,314 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front tyres aged

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

Offside rear tyre aged

Rear number plate degrading

Slight noise from the nearsi defront suspension

Slight play in the nearside front anti-roll bar link rod ball joint/s

Tow bar wires damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2015 88,314 miles

Front tyres aged

Offside rear tyre aged

Rear number plate degrading

Slight noise from the nearsi defront suspension

Slight play in the nearside front anti-roll bar link rod ball joint/s

Tow bar wires damaged

Pass 12 May 2014 79,432 miles

1. Offside front tyre wearing low on edges. 2. Hand brake travel close to limit.

Pass 8 May 2013 72,526 miles

As per failure.

Fail 7 May 2013 72,492 miles

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

1. Rear number plate becoming deteriorated. 2. Offside rear tyre becoming perished. 3. Front brake pads becoming worn.

Pass 14 May 2012 64,287 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)

Pass 9 May 2011 57,529 miles

1. No oil on dipstick. 2. n/s rear tyre near legal limits. 3. o/s rear tyre becoming perished.

Pass 8 May 2010 50,438 miles

1.oil low on dipstick 2.both rear tyres becomming on edges 2. wiper blades becomming deteriated

Fail 6 May 2009 42,954 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 42,954 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 28,929 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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DF05 KAA is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DF05 KAA, 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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DF05 KAA is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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