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KS05 ZVY

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,981 mi
Last recorded109,981 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 ZVY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 109,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 104,419 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 99,926 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 88,555 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Mar 2019 88,555 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Apr 2018 77,732 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner joints (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 77,654 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Slight oil leak (sump nut)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner joints (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 70,508 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 63,359 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 54,561 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 44,245 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 34,609 miles

ADV OFF SIDE REAR LENSE DAMAGED

ADV WIDSCREEN SCRATCHED

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 27,233 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 22,118 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 16,440 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 10,655 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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KS05 ZVY is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol 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 KS05 ZVY, 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 KS05 ZVY registered?

KS05 ZVY is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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