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KF05 ORK

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,061 mi
Last recorded98,061 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 ORK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 98,061 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 91,630 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 84,624 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 77,621 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 77,621 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 69,789 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 7 Apr 2014 62,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 62,538 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 55,372 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 49,246 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 43,118 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 36,400 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 29,966 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 21,708 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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KF05 ORK is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 KF05 ORK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KF05 ORK registered?

KF05 ORK is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is KF05 ORK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KF05 ORK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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