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EF05 VCY

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

163,585 mi
Last recorded163,585 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 VCY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2022 163,585 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill end plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

near side rear shock absorber damp

near side rear tyre worn very low

Pass 3 Sep 2021 153,748 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to underbody

Fail 1 Sep 2021 153,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

corrosion to underbody

Pass 15 Sep 2020 141,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 128,425 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 112,664 miles

Front under tray loose

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush bonding split slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 13 Jul 2018 112,496 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front under tray loose

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush bonding split slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 21 Jul 2017 105,738 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 105,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 98,375 miles

sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 21 Jul 2016 98,373 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 3 Jul 2015 90,557 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 90,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 83,344 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 75,619 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Spare tyre defective

Fail 11 Jul 2013 75,619 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2012 68,480 miles

emissions not detected

Pass 21 Jul 2011 61,032 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 52,135 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 45,290 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 45,260 miles

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

Towbar locking device inadequate (6.6.3b)

Fail 12 Jul 2008 38,237 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING SMOOTH ON EDGES

Pass 12 Jul 2008 38,237 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING SMOOTH ON EDGES

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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EF05 VCY is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 EF05 VCY, 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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EF05 VCY is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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