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DU05 VFF

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,908 mi
Last recorded124,908 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 VFF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2020 124,908 miles

slight blow rear exhaust front brake discs worn rear sub frame heavily painted

Fail 6 Feb 2020 124,906 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s&o/s front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened n/s/r front mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear all around mount points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight blow rear exhaust front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Feb 2019 117,332 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 108,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Feb 2018 108,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 103,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside wiper blade split

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 103,512 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside wiper blade split

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 98,008 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2016 98,008 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2015 92,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust front pipe deteriorating

Pass 21 Feb 2014 85,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 80,312 miles

engine management light on

Pass 17 Feb 2012 71,507 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

disks an pads low

Pass 26 Feb 2011 60,629 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 50,084 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 50,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 38,990 miles

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

Rear brake pads apear low.

Pass 2 Mar 2009 38,990 miles

Rear brake pads apear low.

Pass 23 Feb 2008 27,848 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 VFF is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DU05 VFF, 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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DU05 VFF is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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