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EK05 HPY

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,722 mi
Last recorded104,722 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 HPY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 104,722 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 104,722 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2015 100,581 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 93,558 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 91,189 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 85,579 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 72,508 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 72,508 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 57,126 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 41,613 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 29,562 miles

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 HPY is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EK05 HPY, 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 EK05 HPY registered?

EK05 HPY is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 May 2005.

Is EK05 HPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK05 HPY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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