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DN05 AVY

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,566 mi
Last recorded117,566 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 AVY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 117,566 miles

headlamps poor

suspension rusty

Pass 26 Feb 2022 113,709 miles

both front tyres worn on edges on limit

headlamps poor

n/s windscreen cracked

n/s/f lower ball joint slight play

o/s/f tyre cracking on limit

oil leak

rear suspension very rusty

underside rusty

Pass 25 Jan 2021 109,963 miles

front drop links weak

front tyres worn on edges

slight play nsf bottom ball joint

slight play rack ns

Pass 10 Feb 2020 107,815 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 107,804 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 101,041 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 101,036 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 92,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 85,704 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 85,704 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 77,464 miles

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

Rear both sides tyre's slightly perished

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 27 Aug 2016 77,432 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracking

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 68,015 miles

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

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

both rear tyres tread cracking

offside front lower suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2014 61,237 miles

rear tyres worn and starting to crack

Fail 19 Aug 2014 61,237 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear tyres worn and starting to crack

Pass 17 Aug 2013 54,124 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 49,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake disc's slightly corroded

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Pass 23 Aug 2011 42,888 miles

ADVISE front brake discs corroded inner face

Fail 20 Aug 2010 37,066 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 37,066 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 32,165 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 23,460 miles

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

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

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

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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DN05 AVY is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DN05 AVY, 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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DN05 AVY is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 August 2005.

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