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KU05 XGR

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,029 mi
Last recorded118,029 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 XGR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 118,029 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 109,468 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 109,468 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release secondary stalk broken. (5.2.5a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2356016 100h (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 also perished and worn on inner edge. 2356016 100h (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 97,668 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 88,297 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 88,290 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 80,947 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 80,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 74,108 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 64,685 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 56,644 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

front subframe rear bushes poor condition

nearside rear tyre perished and nail in tread

oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2011 48,979 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 22 Feb 2011 48,979 miles

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 24 Feb 2010 40,710 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 36,828 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 31,346 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 31,346 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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KU05 XGR is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 KU05 XGR, 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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KU05 XGR is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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