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MT05 RWO

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,936 mi
Last recorded125,936 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 RWO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 125,936 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 116,966 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 116,966 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 109,450 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 104,058 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 98,642 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 98,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 91,221 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge.

Fail 18 Oct 2017 91,145 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge.

Pass 25 Oct 2016 84,282 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing

both front tyres have slight wear on inner edge

Fail 25 Oct 2016 84,282 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

both front tyres have slight wear on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2015 74,495 miles

both front inner brake disc's have slight wear

Pass 27 Nov 2014 65,207 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 55,759 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 54,004 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 51,012 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 45,496 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 39,750 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 31,120 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 25,714 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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MT05 RWO is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MT05 RWO, 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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MT05 RWO is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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