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EJ05 WFK

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,585 mi
Last recorded112,585 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 WFK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 112,585 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 106,617 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread on edges (6.3.1d)

engine bay covers

Fail 13 Nov 2015 106,617 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread on edges (6.3.1d)

engine bay covers

Pass 15 Nov 2014 100,365 miles

gear selection poor

Fail 15 Nov 2014 100,365 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

gear selection poor

Pass 1 Nov 2013 93,248 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 93,248 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 86,165 miles

air bag light on

centre seat belt marked been shut in rear seat ok

nearside front tyre close to legal limit wearing edges no cords present

offside front wheel slight tight to turn ok on rollers

Fail 10 Nov 2011 79,201 miles

air bag light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside front tyre near legal limit

slight play in rear roll bar links

Pass 10 Nov 2011 79,201 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

air bag light on

offside front tyre near legal limit

slight play in rear roll bar links

Fail 7 Oct 2010 71,702 miles

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

air bag light on

both front wiperblades getting poor condition

offside rear tyre on legal limit customer has been advised

Pass 7 Oct 2010 71,702 miles

air bag light on

both front wiperblades getting poor condition

offside rear tyre on legal limit customer has been advised

Pass 22 Oct 2009 60,150 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 60,150 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 47,566 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 42,456 miles

Child seats fitted to both outer rear seats.belts not completley checked. Slight damage to screen but not in drivers view.

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 WFK is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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