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HV05 MTE

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,605 mi
Last recorded141,605 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 MTE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2021 141,605 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 138,736 miles

advise condition of headlamps

Fail 1 Dec 2020 138,736 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise condition of headlamps

Pass 12 Dec 2019 135,783 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 135,783 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 133,353 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel fill neck ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near brake pipe bracket (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near anti roll bar mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Dec 2018 133,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel fill neck ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near brake pipe bracket (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near anti roll bar mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Dec 2017 130,807 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 128,754 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 128,754 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 123,108 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 123,026 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 118,345 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 118,340 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 114,531 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 110,949 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 110,015 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 105,951 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 96,551 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 96,057 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 72,838 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 54,517 miles

park brake 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 MTE is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HV05 MTE, 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 MTE registered?

HV05 MTE is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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