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KN05 KFF

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,355 mi
Last recorded135,355 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 KFF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 135,355 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 122,638 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along side fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 114,126 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 103,589 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 90,169 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 75,484 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 64,491 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 64,491 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 60,558 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2012 54,347 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 53,739 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 45,578 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 39,064 miles

front discs poor

Pass 16 Apr 2009 32,909 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 32,909 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 26,524 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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KN05 KFF is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KN05 KFF, 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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KN05 KFF is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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