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KV05 ZFP

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

93,445 mi
Last recorded93,445 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2020 93,445 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 93,445 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 85,811 miles

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

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Fail 21 Oct 2019 85,811 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting next to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Pass 29 Oct 2018 80,971 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 74,111 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake dust covers missing

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake dust cover condition

engine cover/undertray/sill covers

exhaust condition

fuel flap condition

Fail 13 Sep 2017 74,111 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake dust covers missing

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake dust cover condition

engine cover/undertray/sill covers

exhaust condition

fuel flap condition

Pass 30 Sep 2016 68,884 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills/inner sills (2.4.A.3)

engine cover/under trays fitted

parking brake lever travel

rear service brake

sill covers fitted

suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2016 68,884 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills/inner sills (2.4.A.3)

engine cover/under trays fitted

parking brake lever travel

rear service brake

sill covers fitted

suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2015 64,557 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust condition

slight leak at steering rack

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2015 64,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust condition

slight leak at steering rack

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2014 58,470 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 58,429 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 50,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 50,006 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 May 2012 43,363 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2011 38,054 miles

airbag light on

Pass 29 Apr 2010 32,942 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 27,384 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 22,071 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 ZFP is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZFP, 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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KV05 ZFP is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 May 2005.

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