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HX05 UYO

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

86,493 mi
Last recorded86,493 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 UYO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 86,493 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

under body covered with underbody seal

Pass 13 Apr 2023 86,254 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lenses have gone dull. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From the back box joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 86,249 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Holes in the chassis next to the subframe mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lenses have gone dull. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From the back box joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 81,755 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From the rear joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 76,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on the inner & outer edges and has perish cracks in the tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on the outer edge and has perish cracks in the tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on the inner edge and has perish cracks in the tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 72,549 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2020 72,543 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 66,752 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 61,161 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 3 May 2017 54,524 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads low

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Rear brake pads low

oil leak

Pass 5 May 2016 48,655 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 40,988 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 38,242 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 35,724 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 32,451 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 27,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 22,944 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 15,864 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 15,762 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 9,668 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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HX05 UYO is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HX05 UYO, 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 HX05 UYO registered?

HX05 UYO is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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