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HT05 XKB

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,498 mi
Last recorded128,498 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 XKB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 128,498 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 128,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 121,473 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 110,748 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 110,748 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 103,145 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 102,651 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

cover sills + under-trays fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2017 102,651 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

cover sills + under-trays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2016 99,680 miles

cover sills shields

Pass 8 Aug 2015 95,204 miles

cover sills

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2014 91,673 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 82,622 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 74,717 miles

Airbag warning light on

Engine cover fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 65,114 miles

Engine cover fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

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

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 2 Aug 2010 56,587 miles

Engine cover fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Front brake discs pitted

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

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 2 Aug 2010 56,587 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine cover fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Front brake discs pitted

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 28 Jul 2009 44,544 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 35,174 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 35,174 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XKB is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver 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 HT05 XKB, 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 XKB is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 August 2005.

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