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EX05 OTV

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,366 mi
Last recorded103,366 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 OTV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 103,366 miles

Fuel filler neck pipes corroded

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage top offside (2.1.5 (a))

Rear subframe corroded

Reverse lights inoperative

Fail 5 Nov 2025 103,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage top offside (2.1.5 (a))

Rear subframe corroded

Reverse lights inoperative

Pass 19 Nov 2024 98,944 miles

Fuel filler neck/pipe corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt mechanism slow to retract

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt mechanism slow to retract

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 98,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel filler neck/pipe corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt mechanism slow to retract

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt mechanism slow to retract

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 89,941 miles

Fuel Filler neck corroded

Nearside Headlight lens cloudy

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlight lens cloudy

Fail 8 Nov 2023 89,939 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Filler neck corroded

Nearside Headlight lens cloudy

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlight lens cloudy

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

Rear exhaust tailpipe broken off

Pass 24 Nov 2022 79,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 69,471 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 69,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 67,026 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 66,807 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 66,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 66,112 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 64,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 61,934 miles

slight play nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 19 Jan 2015 59,840 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 59,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 58,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 50,097 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack on outer sidewall, but not deep enough to reach the cords.

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

N/S rack tie rod joint has slight play.

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 47,703 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 47,703 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 43,185 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 37,718 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 32,788 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 32,786 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 25,269 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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EX05 OTV is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EX05 OTV, 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 EX05 OTV registered?

EX05 OTV is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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