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RA05 XVB

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,756 mi
Last recorded98,756 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 XVB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2023 98,756 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SUBFRAME (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 91,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 91,094 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 84,823 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 79,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tailgate lamp lens damaged.

Rear Rear axle & Component corroded.

Fail 16 Jan 2020 79,115 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Sides. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear axle & Component corroded.

Pass 15 Jun 2018 67,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 62,034 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2017 62,034 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 55,637 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 55,637 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 48,834 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 48,834 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 44,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2013 38,983 miles

brakes tested by taply metre due to being 4x4

Pass 22 Jun 2012 33,888 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 29,617 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 25,137 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 20,889 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 20,889 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nsr tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Jun 2008 16,504 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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RA05 XVB is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RA05 XVB, 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 RA05 XVB registered?

RA05 XVB is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 July 2005.

Is RA05 XVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA05 XVB shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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