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KM05 BEY

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

130,082 mi
Last recorded130,082 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 BEY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 130,082 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 121,311 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 121,311 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame likely to fail holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 113,082 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 109,961 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 109,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s front of (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s front of (2.4.G.2)

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

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 104,961 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 100,928 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 96,140 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 91,323 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 84,895 miles

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

O/S WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 11 Aug 2011 78,966 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 71,462 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 57,392 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 45,170 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside 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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KM05 BEY is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KM05 BEY, 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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KM05 BEY is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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