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SD05 NUV

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,544 mi
Last recorded47,544 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 NUV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 47,544 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 47,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 46,704 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 46,704 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 43,820 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 40,916 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 38,627 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 33,905 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 27,092 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 20,485 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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SD05 NUV is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SD05 NUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SD05 NUV registered?

SD05 NUV is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is SD05 NUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD05 NUV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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