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EK05 VZY

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,994 mi
Last recorded132,994 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 VZY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 132,994 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 127,691 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 115,321 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 108,423 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 99,811 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 99,811 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 98,445 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 87,343 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 87,343 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 74,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 74,708 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 63,024 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 63,024 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 48,458 miles

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

Rear 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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EK05 VZY is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VZY, 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 VZY registered?

EK05 VZY is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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