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RN05 ZVH

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,256 mi
Last recorded126,256 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 ZVH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 126,256 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded At top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Os headlamp is in slightly poor condition

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

Rear tyres are wearing slightly low

Underside of vehicle is slightly corroded in small places

Fail 10 Aug 2020 126,122 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced At suspension component mounting x 2 points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded At top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Os headlamp is in slightly poor condition

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear tyres are wearing low

Underside is slightly corroded in small places

Pass 9 Aug 2019 122,410 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 122,409 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 9 Aug 2018 115,370 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated pin holed (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished and pin holed (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 108,901 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

front coil springs corroding at top

slight leak from power steering pump and rack

Fail 8 Aug 2017 108,901 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

front coil springs corroding at top

slight leak from power steering pump and rack

Pass 19 Aug 2016 102,887 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 102,850 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 96,017 miles

NSF CV BOOT LEAKING ADVISE REPLACE

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR RUBBER MOUNTS MOVEMENT: MAY CAUSE NOISE ADVISE REPLACE

REAR EXHAUST JOINT VERY CORRODED: MONITOR

Fail 29 Jul 2015 96,017 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

NSF CV BOOT LEAKING ADVISE REPLACE

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR RUBBER MOUNTS MOVEMENT: MAY CAUSE NOISE ADVISE REPLACE

REAR EXHAUST JOINT VERY CORRODED: MONITOR

Pass 31 Jul 2014 80,031 miles

Os front coil spring is becoming corroded

Rear exhaust joint has become very corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2014 80,031 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Os front coil spring is becoming corroded

Rear exhaust joint has become very corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2013 82,440 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 75,127 miles

ns rear tyre wearing close to limit on outer extreme edge

os rear tyre wearing close to limit on extreme outer edge

Pass 15 Sep 2011 65,283 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 53,735 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 39,396 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 29,086 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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RN05 ZVH is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RN05 ZVH, 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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RN05 ZVH is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 August 2005.

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