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HG05 KSY

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,672 mi
Last recorded133,672 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 KSY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 133,672 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 130,948 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 130,948 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 124,882 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 124,882 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 113,266 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 103,010 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 91,464 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 83,617 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 67,132 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 18 Apr 2012 67,132 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 50,822 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 36,514 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 29,810 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 21,759 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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HG05 KSY is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HG05 KSY, 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 HG05 KSY registered?

HG05 KSY is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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