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DV05 KLF

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,673 mi
Last recorded121,673 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 KLF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 121,673 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 121,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 111,377 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 101,410 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 92,047 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 85,071 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 85,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm front bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Extensive corrosion throughout vehicle chassis. Heavily under sealed in areas.

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Outer sills covered by steps unable to test

Rear Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 81,721 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 78,103 miles

Joint between centre and rear section of exhaust is corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2016 75,288 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 71,394 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 65,856 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 58,477 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 48,344 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 42,081 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 34,430 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 28,793 miles

Ferrules to all brake flexible hoses are slightly corroded

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 21,855 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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DV05 KLF is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DV05 KLF, 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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DV05 KLF is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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