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HK05 CME

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

119,178 mi
Last recorded119,178 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 CME
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 119,178 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 119,178 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 98,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 98,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 82,874 miles

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

Oil leak ()

engine cover and undertray fitted

sill covers fitted to os ns outer sills

Fail 29 Jan 2018 82,874 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

engine cover and undertray fitted

sill covers fitted to os ns outer sills

Pass 25 Jan 2017 69,343 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

headlamp covers are misty

plastic sill covers and undertrays are fitted

to adjust windscreen washers

Pass 12 Feb 2016 57,798 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 54,893 miles

oil leak

Fail 2 May 2015 54,892 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2014 44,378 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 44,378 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 36,877 miles

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

nearside front wiper blade split

Fail 8 May 2013 36,877 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both front brake discs badly worn

nearside front wiper blade split

Fail 2 May 2012 26,805 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 2 May 2012 26,805 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 23,697 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 18,897 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 15,018 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 12,819 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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HK05 CME is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HK05 CME, 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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HK05 CME is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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