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DU05 HCO

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,745 mi
Last recorded120,745 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 HCO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 120,745 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 114,067 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 104,793 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 97,484 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 89,937 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 58,511 miles

bad oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2015 88,594 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b)

bad oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2015 83,542 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 74,818 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 65,427 miles

Both track rods have excessive play

Fail 15 Feb 2013 65,427 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Both track rods have excessive play

Fail 1 Dec 2011 46,946 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 46,946 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 44,078 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 40,470 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 36,637 miles

advise slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Mar 2008 29,164 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 13 Mar 2008 29,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight play in steering rack

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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DU05 HCO is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DU05 HCO, 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 DU05 HCO registered?

DU05 HCO is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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