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KC05 VWW

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,784 mi
Last recorded91,784 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 VWW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 91,784 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2018 91,779 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 86,622 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 82,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases part deteriorated (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 82,193 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases part deteriorated (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 77,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 71,130 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 63,217 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 55,430 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 55,430 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 48,012 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 38,724 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 29,324 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 21,533 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 VWW is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VWW, 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 VWW registered?

KC05 VWW is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is KC05 VWW safe to buy?

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