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HT05 WPR

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,552 mi
Last recorded80,552 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 WPR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 80,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 75,455 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe loose + corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Oil leak ()

Rear wiper split

Fail 3 Oct 2017 75,451 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front to rear lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front to rear lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also corroded and loose(front pipe flex i) (7.1.2)

Rear wiper split

oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2017 71,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (7.1.2)

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

after market alloys fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2017 71,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (7.1.2)

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

after market alloys fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2016 67,032 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 67,032 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 63,305 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe corroded/broken but not blowing

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

O/s/r disc over heated (purple)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 58,049 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 58,049 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 58,030 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 58,030 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Pass 18 May 2012 46,538 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 33,716 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 30,202 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 30,202 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 20,715 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 18,058 miles

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

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

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 WPR is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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