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KY05 CXK

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

81,669 mi
Last recorded81,669 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 CXK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 81,669 miles

rear tyres 2.5mm - 3mm tread

Fail 8 Oct 2018 81,669 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

engine undertray loose

rear tyres 2.5mm - 3mm tread

Pass 10 Oct 2017 74,394 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 67,194 miles

engine light on

Pass 14 Oct 2015 60,319 miles

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 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 29 Sep 2014 52,076 miles

front suspension wishbone bushes deteriorating slightly

Fail 26 Sep 2014 52,076 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

some wear in front brake discs and pads

Pass 7 Oct 2013 46,163 miles

rear wiper poor

Fail 7 Oct 2013 46,163 miles

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

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

rear wiper poor

Pass 10 Oct 2012 39,206 miles

engine light on

Fail 10 Oct 2012 39,206 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine light on

Pass 10 Oct 2011 33,275 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

o/s/r tyre wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 10 Oct 2011 33,275 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

o/s/r tyre wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 19 Oct 2010 26,474 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 26,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 28 Aug 2009 20,983 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 20,983 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 18,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 18,726 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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KY05 CXK is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KY05 CXK, 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 KY05 CXK registered?

KY05 CXK is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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