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EJ05 OTT

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,907 mi
Last recorded104,907 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 OTT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 104,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Apr 2013 104,907 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Apr 2012 98,226 miles

center rear seat belt anchor buckle damaged, holding belt in place at time of test

Pass 20 Apr 2011 89,749 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Tow bar wiring requires securing.

Fail 20 Apr 2011 89,749 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tow bar wiring requires securing.

Pass 19 Apr 2010 79,832 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)

both front wipers starting to smear

Pass 1 May 2009 66,559 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 8 Apr 2008 48,986 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

center seat belt black buckel cover damaged

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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EJ05 OTT is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 EJ05 OTT, 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 EJ05 OTT registered?

EJ05 OTT is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is EJ05 OTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ05 OTT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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