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K14 AEC

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

116,765 mi
Last recorded116,765 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK14 AEC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 116,765 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + inner worn smooth, 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 116,765 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + inner worn smooth, 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 113,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 27 May 2025 113,256 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth, 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

tested in wet conditions

Pass 16 May 2024 109,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Wet a time of test

Pass 25 May 2023 105,691 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 96,487 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 96,487 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 May 2021 88,626 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 88,626 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 87,128 miles

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

exhaust joints in poor condition

Fail 6 Aug 2020 87,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 83,796 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 80,106 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 80,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 76,193 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 71,893 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 65,936 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 61,263 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 55,963 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 50,864 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 44,429 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 39,400 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f pads worn

Pass 11 Jun 2009 31,525 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 26,056 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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K14 AEC is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 K14 AEC, 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 K14 AEC registered?

K14 AEC is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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