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HV05 EEG

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

61,102 mi
Last recorded61,102 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 EEG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 61,102 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 61,090 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front exhaust pipe deteriorating and has a slight leak

fuel filler neck/filler pipes corroding

Pass 1 Mar 2016 60,611 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 59,481 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 58,423 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 58,423 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 57,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 57,004 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 55,028 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 53,917 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 49,768 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 41,172 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 33,627 miles

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

center rear seatbelt buckle cover broken

park brake travel high

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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HV05 EEG is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HV05 EEG, 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 HV05 EEG registered?

HV05 EEG is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 March 2005.

Is HV05 EEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV05 EEG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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