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HV05 EEM

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,235 mi
Last recorded92,235 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 EEM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 92,235 miles

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

n/s mirror cracked

rear tyres cracked in tread

Pass 17 Oct 2018 90,118 miles

coil springs corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

rear tyres cracked in tread

reverse lamps not working

Fail 8 Oct 2018 90,095 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coil springs corroded

exhaust flexi joint worn

metal brake pipes corroded

rear tyres cracked in tread

reverse lamps not working

Pass 23 Oct 2017 86,515 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 86,515 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 78,410 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak(gearbox/transfer box)

rear exhaust corroded

various rear suspension components corroded

wiper blade ends starting to peel

Fail 11 Oct 2016 78,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak(gearbox/transfer box)

rear exhaust corroded

various rear suspension components corroded

wiper blade ends starting to peel

Pass 5 Oct 2015 70,556 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Pass 20 Oct 2014 62,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Oct 2014 62,190 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly and close to manufactures wear markers

Pass 15 Oct 2013 56,276 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 47,392 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 39,189 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 39,186 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 33,095 miles

N/S FRONT BODY DAMAGE

Pass 21 Sep 2009 24,705 miles

FRONT PADS LOW

Pass 8 Oct 2008 15,746 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 12,650 miles

n/s wiper split

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 EEM is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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