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KD05 XXH

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

126,507 mi
Last recorded126,507 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 XXH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 126,507 miles

nearside rear disc back plate missing

offside washer jet poor

Pass 10 Jun 2020 121,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion on fuel tank strap

corrosion on n/s & o/s rear back plates

Fail 1 Jun 2020 121,663 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion on fuel tank strap

corrosion on n/s & o/s rear back plates

Pass 3 Jun 2019 118,005 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 31 May 2019 118,005 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 May 2018 114,328 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres worn on edges

the underside of the vehicle including suspension components,brake pipes,and prescribed areas are covered with underseal .underside shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 May 2018 114,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling subframe (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling subframe (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres worn on edges

the underside of the vehicle including suspension components,brake pipes,and prescribed areas are covered with underseal .underside shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Jul 2016 110,478 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2016 110,478 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 101,563 miles

rear tyres starting to crak

screen chipped

Fail 10 Jul 2015 101,563 miles

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

rear tyres starting to crak

screen chipped

Pass 24 Jun 2014 90,462 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 85,975 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 85,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 76,693 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 67,034 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 67,034 miles

Centre Rear Lower Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 53,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 38,730 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 15,552 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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KD05 XXH is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KD05 XXH, 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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KD05 XXH is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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