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KR05 VVU

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,469 mi
Last recorded107,469 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 VVU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 107,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer close to excessively deteriorated / leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 104,138 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 103,581 miles

slight handbrake travel

Fail 6 Nov 2020 103,581 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight handbrake travel

Pass 16 May 2019 90,881 miles

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

engine under tray adrift

Fail 14 May 2019 90,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine under tray adrift

Pass 21 May 2018 83,199 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 83,121 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2017 78,503 miles

n/s/r nail at tyre

slight oil leak from crank seal?

Fail 17 May 2017 78,503 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r nail at tyre

slight oil leak from crank seal?

Pass 20 May 2016 74,925 miles

o/s/f wishbone bushes deteriorating

Pass 15 May 2015 70,586 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 70,586 miles

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

front brake disc scored

Pass 18 Jul 2014 66,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all exhaust joints corroded

front brake discs corroded/wearing thin

front tyres wearing on outer edge

front wiper blades split at tips

rear tyres perished/cuts in tread/pressure low

Pass 19 Jul 2013 60,814 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre/rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2012 55,217 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 55,217 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 50,030 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 42,345 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 35,171 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 26,811 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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KR05 VVU is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KR05 VVU, 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 KR05 VVU registered?

KR05 VVU is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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