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KT05 VAH

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,323 mi
Last recorded154,323 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT05 VAH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 154,323 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 154,315 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn discs undercut (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting outrigger (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened toe adjustment arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting outrigger (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint - silencer also has light leakage at seam (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle Offside front tyre is a Cross-ply (Commercial) tyre all others are radial (5.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 154,297 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front support bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pitted. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 145,713 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 145,607 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2022 140,012 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 135,350 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 133,076 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 133,065 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 131,678 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 131,678 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 125,713 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 29 Mar 2018 112,397 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 108,122 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 108,122 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 99,370 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 99,370 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 91,264 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 86,389 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 79,712 miles

handbrake travel long.

rear brake pads have approx.10% left.

rear wiper blade badly torn.

Pass 13 Mar 2012 74,809 miles

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

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

n/s/f anti rollbar drop link top ball joint boot insecure leaking grease slightly

Pass 16 Mar 2011 67,729 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn.

o/s/front tyre 2.5mm, both nearside tyres 3mm, legal limit 1.6mm.

screw in n/s/rear tyre.

small stonechips in screen.

Pass 4 Mar 2010 57,492 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 57,492 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 46,475 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 46,475 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 36,287 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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KT05 VAH is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KT05 VAH, 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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KT05 VAH is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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