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KH05 KWT

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,209 mi
Last recorded127,209 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH05 KWT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 127,209 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 127,165 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor will not stay in upwards position (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 119,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 112,638 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 103,390 miles

Exhaust system corroded/rusty.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 95,822 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brakes pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2017 89,132 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 81,225 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 81,225 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 74,387 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 68,285 miles

both front tyres low on edges

slight play in steering rack

Fail 13 May 2014 68,250 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 May 2013 62,735 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 62,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 May 2012 56,530 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 56,478 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 49,254 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 41,809 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 34,404 miles

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)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 26,474 miles

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

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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KH05 KWT 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 75%.

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 KH05 KWT, 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 KH05 KWT registered?

KH05 KWT is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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