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RV05 ZZP

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,311 mi
Last recorded103,311 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 ZZP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 103,311 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2017 85,299 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 81,612 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 76,479 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 76,479 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 71,592 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 61,379 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 61,379 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2012 51,944 miles

air bag warning light on

some movement in nearside section of steering rack

Pass 12 Jan 2011 44,636 miles

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

some movement and noise from steering rack(nearside)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 34,408 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 34,408 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 29,949 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 23,120 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 23,120 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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RV05 ZZP is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RV05 ZZP, 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 RV05 ZZP registered?

RV05 ZZP is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is RV05 ZZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV05 ZZP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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