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KC05 VWP

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

102,293 mi
Last recorded102,293 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 VWP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 102,293 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Apr 2021 102,107 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Apr 2020 80,261 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2020 80,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 60,634 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 60,617 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened OFFSIDE FRONT MOUNTING SECTION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 52,461 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 49,151 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 46,628 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 42,828 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 38,528 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 34,748 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 30,471 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 26,464 miles

all tyres worn on outer edfe

Pass 10 Mar 2010 22,319 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 18,786 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 16,190 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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KC05 VWP is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KC05 VWP, 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 KC05 VWP registered?

KC05 VWP is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is KC05 VWP safe to buy?

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