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KP05 ACZ

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

90,560 mi
Last recorded90,560 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 ACZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 90,560 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general suspension corrosion

general under body corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2019 88,098 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 May 2019 88,082 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 84,511 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 81,055 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 76,974 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 72,660 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 67,381 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 61,134 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 54,588 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 47,974 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2010 40,636 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 40,489 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 May 2009 34,115 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s front lower arm front bush worn

rear pads low

rear tyres worn slightly on edges

slight leak from n/s steering rack gaiter

Pass 1 May 2008 26,969 miles

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

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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KP05 ACZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol 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 KP05 ACZ, 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 KP05 ACZ registered?

KP05 ACZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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