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EK05 TKV

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

133,177 mi
Last recorded133,177 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 TKV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 133,177 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 133,177 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 124,043 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 118,094 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres slightly worn/wearing inner edges

Pass 24 Jan 2022 112,215 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2022 112,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 104,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 2 Dec 2019 96,744 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 92,374 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 88,624 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 88,624 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 84,541 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 84,536 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 80,509 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 80,509 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 77,674 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 77,674 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 74,373 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 72,027 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 72,027 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 68,235 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 65,846 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread worn smoothe on the outside edge

steering wheel shake at slow speed

Pass 5 Mar 2010 57,123 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 47,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 34,940 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 TKV is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 TKV, 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 TKV is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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