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EJ05 RVC

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,651 mi
Last recorded113,651 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 RVC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 113,651 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 113,646 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 102,615 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 102,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 90,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear tyres ageing

Fail 7 Jun 2016 90,098 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear tyres ageing

Pass 9 Jun 2015 76,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre outer edge wear

Pass 11 Jun 2014 68,821 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 68,821 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 60,133 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 49,820 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 49,807 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 39,765 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 31,912 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Jun 2009 24,852 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 24,565 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 18,346 miles

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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EJ05 RVC is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EJ05 RVC, 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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EJ05 RVC is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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