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DX05 OYF

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,059 mi
Last recorded121,059 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 OYF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 121,059 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 112,956 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 112,952 miles

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

Offside Rear handbrake slow and imbalanced

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 100,003 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

full filler pipes corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2017 99,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

full filler pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2016 88,005 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 88,005 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened back arm (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened back arm (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 80,400 miles

both rear tyres wearing

Pass 9 Jun 2014 73,140 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 64,567 miles

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

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

srs light on

Pass 14 Jun 2012 56,537 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

srs light on

Fail 9 Jun 2012 56,433 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

srs light on

Pass 9 Jun 2011 45,194 miles

some "scalloping" on inner edges of both rear tyres

Pass 16 Jun 2010 36,924 miles

both front tyres are starting to wear on inner edges,customer to monitor

Pass 12 Jun 2009 30,157 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 23,275 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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DX05 OYF is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DX05 OYF, 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 DX05 OYF registered?

DX05 OYF is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is DX05 OYF safe to buy?

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