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KT05 XAN

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

115,233 mi
Last recorded115,233 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 115,233 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 106,895 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 106,890 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (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 Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 91,653 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 84,352 miles

Offside Front wing mirror damage

Pass 16 Jun 2020 80,769 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 75,313 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 75,312 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 64,249 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 55,957 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres slightly worn on inner/ outer edges

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2017 55,957 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror case (6.1.C.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres slightly worn on inner/ outer edges

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2016 47,654 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 47,654 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 37,209 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 23,668 miles

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)

o/s/f tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2013 18,038 miles

drivers door mirror casing broken

Pass 1 Jun 2012 16,459 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 14,465 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 11,891 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 9,978 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 7,909 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 XAN is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KT05 XAN, 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 XAN is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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