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DU05 HFA

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,613 mi
Last recorded101,613 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 HFA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 101,613 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 97,971 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 94,703 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 92,356 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 92,314 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 85,826 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 85,826 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 73,188 miles

Air bag lamp on.

N/s/f lower arm bush starting to split.

Number plate lettering.

Wipers split at ends but clear screen.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 49,370 miles

Front subframe bushes starting to split.

N/s/f lower arm bush starting to split.

Number plate font.

Pass 16 Jun 2011 49,161 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 41,060 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 34,388 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 29,912 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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DU05 HFA is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 HFA, 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 HFA registered?

DU05 HFA is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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