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EK05 DFA

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

169,398 mi
Last recorded169,398 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 DFA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 169,398 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2022 169,397 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 166,803 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 166,803 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2019 161,202 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 157,478 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Fail 16 May 2018 157,478 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 154,791 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 150,174 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 150,174 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 133,758 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 120,703 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 106,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

air bag light on

both front tyres perrished o/s/r tyre and valve perrished with cut close enough to reach cord construction

engine management light on

Fail 8 May 2012 106,210 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

air bag light on

both front tyres perrished o/s/r tyre and valve perrished with cut close enough to reach cord construction

engine management light on

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 10 May 2011 89,390 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 72,368 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 54,171 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 33,016 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 33,016 miles

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

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

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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EK05 DFA is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EK05 DFA, 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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EK05 DFA is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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