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HV05 TVO

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

121,977 mi
Last recorded121,977 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 121,977 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 May 2023 121,977 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 120,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 118,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Side repeater on wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both N/S and O/S rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 118,975 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Side repeater on wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both N/S and O/S rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension related arms on the Nearside and Offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 113,991 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 108,092 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 100,993 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 93,631 miles

Nearside wing mirror side repeater not working, but side repeater in the wing is working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack boots damp.

Fail 3 Oct 2016 93,624 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside wing mirror side repeater not working, but side repeater in the wing is working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 85,543 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 79,847 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 79,847 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 71,594 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 9 Oct 2012 63,721 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 63,515 miles

Both rear tyres feathered slightly on edges-to keep checked

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Sill trims fitted

Suspect front pads worn low(need to remove wheels for full check)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fFront brake discs worn slightly

Pass 1 Oct 2011 54,343 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Oct 2011 54,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 46,214 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 5 Oct 2009 36,535 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 32,161 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 21,683 miles

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 TVO 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 77.3%.

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 TVO, 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 TVO is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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