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MV05 WSY

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,317 mi
Last recorded123,317 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 WSY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 123,317 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 123,317 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 94,246 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 66,591 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 57,161 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 44,930 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 44,930 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 32,338 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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MV05 WSY is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MV05 WSY, 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 MV05 WSY registered?

MV05 WSY is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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