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HN05 UDU

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,316 mi
Last recorded112,316 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 UDU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023 112,316 miles

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

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

under the car is corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2023 112,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under the car is corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2022 107,997 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 107,997 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 102,590 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 94,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 85,292 miles

Both headlamps poor condition

Management light on

Nearside rear tyre perished

Power steering fluid level low - no leaks visible

Fail 20 Aug 2019 85,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/60 r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/60 r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamps poor condition

Management light on

Nearside rear tyre perished

Power steering fluid level low - no leaks visible

Pass 20 Aug 2018 81,653 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2017 77,294 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

man light on

rear pads very low os

Pass 31 Aug 2016 70,822 miles

MAN LIGHT ON

Fail 31 Aug 2016 70,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2356016 (4.1.D.1b)

MAN LIGHT ON

Pass 22 Aug 2015 63,598 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 57,246 miles

eml light on

Pass 16 Sep 2013 49,695 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 49,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 45,660 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2011 40,696 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 29,297 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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HN05 UDU is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HN05 UDU, 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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HN05 UDU is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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