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RE05 OBX

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

174,473 mi
Last recorded174,473 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 OBX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 174,473 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 169,750 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2013 169,260 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 159,189 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 149,646 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 147,725 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 115,762 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 115,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 88,052 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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RE05 OBX is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RE05 OBX, 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 RE05 OBX registered?

RE05 OBX is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is RE05 OBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE05 OBX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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