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DV05 KLL

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

73,288 mi
Last recorded73,288 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 KLL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 73,288 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 64,569 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 64,569 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 56,503 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jul 2019 50,062 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Aug 2018 46,507 miles

Offside NO PLATE LAMP INNOP

Fail 4 Aug 2018 46,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside NO PLATE LAMP INNOP

Pass 22 May 2017 41,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm. Worn outer edge. Sidewall deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre cut but not deep enough to reach the cords. Sidewall deteriorated.

Fail 22 May 2017 41,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm. Worn outer edge. Sidewall deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre cut but not deep enough to reach the cords. Sidewall deteriorated.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2016 37,288 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers fitted

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 27 May 2016 37,288 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers fitted

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 May 2015 33,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

tested wet

Pass 23 May 2014 30,905 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 30,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 28,136 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 May 2012 24,975 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 22,584 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 19,514 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 19,511 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 15,711 miles

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

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

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

offside wiper blade torn advise replacement

Fail 5 Jun 2009 15,706 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

offside wiper blade torn advise replacement

Pass 30 May 2008 12,226 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2008 12,226 miles

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

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

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

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 KLL is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DV05 KLL, 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 KLL is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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