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HK05 EKF

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,627 mi
Last recorded115,627 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 EKF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 115,627 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 105,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2014 96,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s and n/s/r tyre perished, n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 14 May 2014 96,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s and n/s/r tyre perished, n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 9 May 2013 87,352 miles

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

wipers poor

Pass 9 May 2013 87,352 miles

wipers poor

Pass 21 May 2012 78,699 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

offside front seat-belt slight fraying.

Fail 9 May 2011 68,736 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2011 68,736 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2010 57,578 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2010 57,578 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 43,510 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

front tyres starting to wear on edge

Fail 14 May 2008 33,630 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 33,630 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 EKF is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 EKF, 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 EKF registered?

HK05 EKF is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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