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EX05 OTZ

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,367 mi
Last recorded82,367 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 OTZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 24 May 2018 82,367 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 74,686 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 68,821 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 63,540 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 58,969 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 53,145 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 48,357 miles

airbag light on.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 42,653 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 29,531 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 26,480 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 21,512 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 OTZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EX05 OTZ, 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 EX05 OTZ registered?

EX05 OTZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is EX05 OTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 OTZ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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