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KY05 VMX

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,442 mi
Last recorded65,442 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2011
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 VMX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2011 65,442 miles

all brake pads low 85% worn

all four brake discs have corrosion on them on inner and outer faces

Fail 16 Oct 2010 62,208 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear discs coroded.

Pass 16 Oct 2010 62,208 miles

Rear discs coroded.

Pass 20 Oct 2009 56,451 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 56,451 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 49,317 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 44,044 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 VMX is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VMX, 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 VMX registered?

KY05 VMX is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 March 2005.

Is KY05 VMX safe to buy?

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