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P19 TTP

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

155,577 mi
Last recorded155,577 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP19 TTP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 155,577 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 152,209 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 152,208 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 146,562 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 143,694 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 137,422 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 137,361 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 127,792 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 120,012 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 120,012 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 110,203 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 101,092 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 93,209 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 89,276 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 89,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 83,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

engine covers fitted

oil leak

under-trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2014 72,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 19 Aug 2014 72,041 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 12 Aug 2013 61,022 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 49,098 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 37,700 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 31,247 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 31,247 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn / lipped

Pass 7 Apr 2010 105,879 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 2 Apr 2009 27,843 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 23,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 23,925 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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P19 TTP is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 P19 TTP, 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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P19 TTP is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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