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NH05 CBY

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

92,339 mi
Last recorded92,339 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 CBY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 92,339 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 90,574 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 86,582 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 86,580 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability subframe bolts (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability bumper brakes (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability subframe bolts (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability bumper brakets (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2023 82,846 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 81,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 79,327 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 78,135 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 75,384 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 73,737 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 71,653 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 69,687 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 67,074 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 60,349 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 60,349 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 49,906 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 49,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2012 45,103 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 40,388 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 40,388 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 32,496 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

both front inner discs slightly worn and pitted

both rear discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 1 May 2009 28,740 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 20,968 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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NH05 CBY is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 NH05 CBY, 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 NH05 CBY registered?

NH05 CBY is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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