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RE05 OCA

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,609 mi
Last recorded117,609 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 OCA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 117,609 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 117,539 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 112,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 108,941 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 108,941 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2017 104,532 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 95,328 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 84,452 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 78,561 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2014 78,430 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 72,996 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 67,969 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 62,727 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 57,253 miles

front discs worn

handbrake travel

Pass 10 Sep 2009 48,674 miles

Rear number plate is deteriorating

Pass 17 Sep 2008 38,984 miles

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

Front washers need adjustment to aim of jets

Front wipers smearing when tested

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

Stone chips to front screen

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 OCA is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OCA, 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 OCA registered?

RE05 OCA is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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