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EX05 OUP

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,749 mi
Last recorded154,749 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2024 154,749 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 150,988 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 150,987 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Retaining Tie missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2022 141,077 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 130,757 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 130,734 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 120,762 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 112,007 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 99,184 miles

Central Rear seat belt locking/mechanism casing damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/perishing

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear bumper attachment corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2018 99,184 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Central Rear seat belt locking/mechanism casing damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/perishing

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear bumper attachment corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2017 82,833 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 82,833 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 75,412 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 75,412 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 69,205 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 60,681 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 53,228 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 48,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 40,805 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 34,847 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 28,945 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 21,410 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

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 OUP is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OUP, 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 OUP registered?

EX05 OUP is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is EX05 OUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 OUP shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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