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SG05 ASX

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,140 mi
Last recorded87,140 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 ASX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 87,140 miles

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

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 17 May 2016 87,140 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 16 Apr 2015 76,740 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 76,669 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 69,822 miles

advise new handbrake shoes fitted to o/s n/s rear

advise slight rubbing noise from rear brakes due to back plates being corroded and also brake discs being corroded advise to replace

Fail 18 Apr 2014 69,821 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 66,186 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 61,593 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 61,584 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 55,577 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 55,577 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 48,630 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge

Pass 16 Mar 2009 38,355 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 27,562 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise stone chip on windscreen

Fail 18 Mar 2008 27,562 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise stone chip on windscreen

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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SG05 ASX is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SG05 ASX, 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 SG05 ASX registered?

SG05 ASX is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is SG05 ASX safe to buy?

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