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EN05 VAD

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

119,596 mi
Last recorded119,596 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 VAD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 119,596 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 113,878 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 113,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 109,838 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 105,307 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 105,307 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 100,888 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 100,888 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 90,864 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 90,864 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 79,772 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 69,705 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 63,584 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 55,328 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 50,021 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 42,753 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 35,625 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 29,271 miles

Front bushes on both front lower wishbones are starting to deteriate.

Pass 14 Jul 2008 21,090 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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EN05 VAD 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 78.9%.

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 EN05 VAD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN05 VAD registered?

EN05 VAD is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is EN05 VAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN05 VAD shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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