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MJ05 UYS

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,080 mi
Last recorded108,080 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 UYS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 108,080 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 101,296 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 96,820 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 88,004 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 82,043 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 74,994 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 74,994 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2014 68,150 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 68,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2013 59,119 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 48,091 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 48,091 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 38,591 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 29,187 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 17,827 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 5,425 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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MJ05 UYS is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MJ05 UYS, 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 MJ05 UYS registered?

MJ05 UYS is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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