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KM05 OXL

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

133,227 mi
Last recorded133,227 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 OXL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 133,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Not yet to MOT issue level, but need replacing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 133,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Not yet to MOT issue level, but need replacing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Replaced at VTS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Light unit replaced at VTS (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Replaced at VTS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Bulb replaced at VTS (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 128,980 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 124,070 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 121,548 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 115,788 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 113,058 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 108,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 105,819 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 102,846 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Slight oil leak from transfer box

Fail 14 Jul 2015 98,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S Wiper starting to split

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 98,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S Wiper starting to split

Pass 16 Jul 2014 91,940 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 86,040 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 79,032 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 69,421 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 58,355 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)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 49,140 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)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 34,361 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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KM05 OXL is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OXL, 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 KM05 OXL registered?

KM05 OXL is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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