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ST05 APY

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

128,423 mi
Last recorded128,423 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 APY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 128,423 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened slight misting of oil (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security elongated drain hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 128,423 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened slight misting of oil (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security elongated drain hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 111,909 miles

headlamp lenses misted

Fail 1 Sep 2021 111,909 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

headlamp lenses misted

Pass 16 Sep 2020 96,695 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 96,695 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 90,054 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 85,352 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 79,391 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2016 76,188 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 71,914 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2015 71,914 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 64,581 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 60,153 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 9 Apr 2013 60,153 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 1 May 2012 53,386 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

airbag warning lamp on

exhaust corroded

surface corrosion on all front and rear suspension components

Pass 21 Apr 2011 47,785 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

airbag warning lamp on

all brake discs worn,scored and pitted

surface corrosion on front and rear subframes

Fail 21 Apr 2011 47,785 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

airbag warning lamp on

all brake discs worn,scored and pitted

surface corrosion on front and rear subframes

Pass 15 Apr 2010 41,595 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 41,595 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 36,293 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 36,293 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 30,182 miles

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

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

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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ST05 APY is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ST05 APY, 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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ST05 APY is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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