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KT54 OHL

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,132 mi
Last recorded129,132 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT54 OHL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 129,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 124,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 124,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 120,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From front flexie. (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 111,455 miles

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

Nearside front outer tyre wall cracked and perished

Pass 4 Nov 2014 101,470 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

oil leak on sump

Fail 1 Nov 2014 101,467 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

oil leak on sump

Pass 5 Jun 2013 83,408 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 May 2012 73,428 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 62,402 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 41,804 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 19,664 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 15,047 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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KT54 OHL is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KT54 OHL, 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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KT54 OHL is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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