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KE05 AFB

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,055 mi
Last recorded104,055 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE05 AFB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 104,055 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 104,055 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 101,428 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 97,054 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 92,623 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 88,241 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 85,050 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 81,901 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 78,405 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 75,027 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 71,626 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 65,685 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 62,246 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 58,478 miles

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

Noise from drivebelt area

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

Rear doors will not open from inside the vehicle

Fail 12 Dec 2013 58,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Noise from drivebelt area

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

Rear doors will not open from inside the vehicle

Pass 20 Nov 2012 54,199 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 50,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

front brake disc worn

Pass 30 Nov 2011 50,513 miles

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

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

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

front brake disc worn

Pass 6 Dec 2010 44,646 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 38,830 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 33,349 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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KE05 AFB is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KE05 AFB, 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 KE05 AFB registered?

KE05 AFB is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 August 2005.

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