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KY05 CWP

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

95,809 mi
Last recorded95,809 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 CWP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 95,809 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 92,328 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 89,688 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 87,203 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 84,614 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 82,863 miles

Belt squeal on full lock indicating belt may require replacement/adjustment

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 81,646 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 79,117 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 76,736 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 74,024 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s steering rack boot twisted

Fail 24 Feb 2017 74,018 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at grommet [marked] (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s steering rack boot twisted

Pass 1 Mar 2016 71,847 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres 3mm

Fail 1 Mar 2016 71,847 miles

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

both front tyres 3mm

Pass 2 Mar 2015 69,950 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 68,243 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 66,709 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 64,804 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 62,721 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 60,647 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 58,240 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 48,831 miles

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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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KY05 CWP is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 KY05 CWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY05 CWP registered?

KY05 CWP is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is KY05 CWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY05 CWP shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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