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HK05 CYU

2005 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

165,263 mi
Last recorded165,263 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 CYU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2019 165,263 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail holed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail badly holed & inadequate repair (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 165,258 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 160,178 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 160,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 156,319 miles

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

damage to n/s front wing.

Fail 18 Jul 2017 156,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

damage to n/s front wing.

Pass 7 Jul 2016 150,792 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 144,017 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 137,404 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 131,448 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 131,448 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 124,731 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 115,623 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

Fail 23 May 2011 115,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

Pass 18 May 2010 104,723 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight perishing on both rear tyres

Pass 1 Jun 2009 89,169 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 66,758 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 66,757 miles

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

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

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

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

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 CYU is a 2005 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CYU, 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 HK05 CYU registered?

HK05 CYU is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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