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HT05 TVY

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,646 mi
Last recorded148,646 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 TVY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 148,646 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 148,646 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 126,595 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 102,950 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

engine managment light on

Pass 1 Aug 2013 98,836 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 98,836 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 93,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 81,229 miles

Air bag light on

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 66,817 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 53,151 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre on legal limit

offside mirror damaged but not insecure

Pass 1 Aug 2008 41,331 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag light on

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

Fail 31 Jul 2008 41,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag light on

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

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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HT05 TVY is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HT05 TVY, 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 HT05 TVY registered?

HT05 TVY is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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