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KF05 OPZ

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,615 mi
Last recorded74,615 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 OPZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 74,615 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 66,922 miles

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 21 May 2013 61,495 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 61,480 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 54,782 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 49,918 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 41,323 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2009 34,394 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 26,668 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 18 Apr 2008 26,668 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear wiper blade split

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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KF05 OPZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KF05 OPZ, 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 KF05 OPZ registered?

KF05 OPZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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