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RY05 VKE

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

107,749 mi
Last recorded107,749 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 VKE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 107,749 miles

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

near side front wiper blade poor condition

windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Fail 9 May 2016 107,749 miles

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

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

near side front wiper blade poor condition

windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Pass 11 May 2015 99,488 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 97,458 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 79,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 72,326 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 65,672 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 52,138 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 36,000 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 23,791 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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RY05 VKE is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RY05 VKE, 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 RY05 VKE registered?

RY05 VKE is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is RY05 VKE safe to buy?

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