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RE05 ZXZ

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,803 mi
Last recorded131,803 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 ZXZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 131,803 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 114,966 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 98,725 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 95,228 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 95,228 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 79,379 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 64,690 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 53,625 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 53,625 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 47,175 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 47,175 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 40,858 miles

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

rear no plate starting to deteriorate ;

Fail 4 Mar 2009 32,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 32,809 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 28,033 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 28,033 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 ZXZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 RE05 ZXZ, 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 ZXZ registered?

RE05 ZXZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 March 2005.

Is RE05 ZXZ safe to buy?

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