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KE05 OWD

2005 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,390 mi
Last recorded46,390 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE05 OWD
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 46,390 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 46,361 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 46,539 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 46,217 miles

front brake limited reserve travel

Pass 28 Apr 2022 41,759 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 41,759 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 41,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front brake slight judder.

Pass 24 Jul 2019 40,220 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 40,220 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 36,397 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Front brake feel spongy ,but brake performance is good

Pass 20 Oct 2017 30,930 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 27 Oct 2016 28,287 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Oct 2015 25,717 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 21,249 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 21,249 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2013 21,210 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2012 20,626 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 20,249 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint?

Based on 158,613 MOT tests across 12,829 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
1,051
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
12,829
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,971
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,275
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 912
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 604
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 520
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KE05 OWD is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 21,008 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 Triumph Sprint fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,971 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KE05 OWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Sprint typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 21 years old, this Triumph Sprint is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KE05 OWD registered?

KE05 OWD is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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