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KV05 HRE

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,910 mi
Last recorded106,910 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 HRE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 106,910 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 106,811 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/r subframe corroded and weak

Pass 28 Sep 2017 102,197 miles

Nearside Front door catching on front wing when opening door.

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

Oil leak ()

Rear bumper damaged

eml light on

Fail 28 Sep 2017 102,197 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front door catching on front wing when opening door.

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

Oil leak ()

Rear bumper damaged

eml light on

Pass 10 Oct 2016 95,261 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 95,055 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

eml light on on dash

Pass 14 Sep 2015 83,857 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 78,633 miles

E.M.L on

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 78,633 miles

E.M.L on

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 77,531 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 77,531 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 73,405 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 73,390 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 58,303 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 53,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 42,883 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 29,400 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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KV05 HRE is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KV05 HRE, 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 KV05 HRE registered?

KV05 HRE is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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