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KB05 KNA

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,672 mi
Last recorded116,672 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 KNA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 116,672 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 116,150 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 116,150 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 98,098 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 92,343 miles

engine management line on

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2015 85,116 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front play in steering

Pass 1 Oct 2014 79,334 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 79,334 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 70,874 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 62,165 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 52,819 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 45,197 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 38,338 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 31,119 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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KB05 KNA is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KB05 KNA, 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 KB05 KNA registered?

KB05 KNA is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is KB05 KNA safe to buy?

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