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KB05 ZXT

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

157,926 mi
Last recorded157,926 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 ZXT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 157,926 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody surface corrosion.

Fail 11 Nov 2020 157,886 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT MOUNTING AREA CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

rear suspension parts corroded general corrosion under side of the vehicle

Pass 6 Nov 2019 152,727 miles

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

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

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

general corrosion under side of the vehicle

Fail 6 Nov 2019 152,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

general corrosion under side of the vehicle

Pass 5 Dec 2018 147,008 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 147,000 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 136,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 126,739 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 126,709 miles

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded rear (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2016 126,647 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion rear (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded rear (2.4.G.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2014 118,026 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 115,996 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 111,729 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 104,759 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 92,620 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 92,620 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 74,406 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 55,153 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 36,614 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 ZXT is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZXT, 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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KB05 ZXT is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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