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EX05 OUB

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

114,517 mi
Last recorded114,517 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 OUB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 114,517 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 114,506 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength by anti roll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 110,494 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 110,113 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 110,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 106,311 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 104,454 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 104,454 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 101,715 miles

Nearside Front BALL JOINT NOISY

Fail 18 Mar 2019 101,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front BALL JOINT NOISY

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 97,124 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 91,456 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 85,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 79,570 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 73,328 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 73,326 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 66,609 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 59,444 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 51,584 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 44,445 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 36,308 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 30,029 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 OUB is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OUB, 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 OUB registered?

EX05 OUB is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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