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DU05 VFV

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,620 mi
Last recorded103,620 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2017 103,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front mount on arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides of vehicle (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides of vehicle (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Switch in pipe work (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides of vehicle (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2016 91,403 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 91,403 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear 'd' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 85,463 miles

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

tail gate wiper blade deteriorating

under tray fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2015 85,463 miles

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

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

tail gate wiper blade deteriorating

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2014 79,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 72,724 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 31 Oct 2012 66,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

very bad oil leak from the top of the engine

Pass 8 Nov 2011 58,748 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 50,764 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 50,764 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 43,576 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 39,504 miles

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

both front wiper blades starting to split

rear wiper blade split

Fail 28 Jan 2009 39,503 miles

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

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

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

both front wiper blades starting to split

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Jan 2008 30,598 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 30,598 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 VFV is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 VFV, 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 VFV registered?

DU05 VFV is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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