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SL05 XVN

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,693 mi
Last recorded84,693 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 XVN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 84,693 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 83,756 miles

advise front brake pads low

advise handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 2 Dec 2016 79,836 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 79,591 miles

Fuel tank insecure nearside strap corroded / split (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 74,930 miles

advise corrosion beginning to affect rear brake discs

advise nearside front suspension arm bush slightly perished

advise very slight leak at front exhaust flexible pipe

Pass 28 Nov 2014 70,326 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 60,313 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 60,313 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 52,072 miles

Both front brake discs are worn and corroding on the inside surfaces

Pass 21 Oct 2011 40,512 miles

Advise both rear brake discs are corroding on the inside surfaces

Pass 21 Oct 2010 26,204 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 24,758 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 24,755 miles

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

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

dampness of oil at steering rack

Pass 18 May 2009 20,904 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 13,515 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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SL05 XVN is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SL05 XVN, 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 SL05 XVN registered?

SL05 XVN is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is SL05 XVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL05 XVN shows 15 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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