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KB05 TUJ

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,575 mi
Last recorded80,575 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 TUJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 80,575 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear n/s and front o/s tyres wearing on edge

Fail 4 Aug 2014 80,575 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear n/s and front o/s tyres wearing on edge

Pass 11 Jul 2014 80,484 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 68,638 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F wiper split

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

O/S/F brake bind

Fail 7 Aug 2013 68,623 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F wiper split

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

O/S/F brake bind

Pass 7 Aug 2012 57,317 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 57,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

o/s/f tyre legal limit (1.6mm)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 46,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s door mirror glass missing

Pass 9 Aug 2010 40,687 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 40,126 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 31,655 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 22,974 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 TUJ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KB05 TUJ registered?

KB05 TUJ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is KB05 TUJ safe to buy?

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