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KA05 WCR

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

118,104 mi
Last recorded118,104 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 WCR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 118,104 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both sides of vehicle (edges) (5.2.3 (e))

both outer sills rusty/corroded

prop shaft missing

Pass 4 Dec 2019 108,173 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 108,173 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 100,966 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2018 100,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 91,815 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 80,448 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 64,933 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 55,579 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 49,775 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 44,353 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 39,226 miles

slight damage to screen.

Pass 10 Aug 2010 32,593 miles

Both front brake disc worn with lip on outer edge.

Pass 6 Aug 2009 25,732 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 19,093 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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KA05 WCR is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KA05 WCR, 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 KA05 WCR registered?

KA05 WCR is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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