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KM05 UJF

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,416 mi
Last recorded107,416 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 UJF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2016 107,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened seriously corroded (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jan 2015 97,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 97,852 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 8 Jan 2014 91,222 miles

Offside rear tyre on minimum tread depth wear bars

Fail 7 Jan 2014 91,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear tyre on minimum tread depth wear bars

Pass 25 Jul 2012 80,649 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 70,666 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 60,671 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 49,390 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 38,658 miles

Offside Front 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 UJF is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UJF, 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 KM05 UJF registered?

KM05 UJF is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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