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SV05 KZT

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,092 mi
Last recorded108,092 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 KZT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 108,092 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 102,722 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general under body surface corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2020 94,580 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 92,437 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 89,977 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2018 86,231 miles

air bag restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

all under car covered in mud

engine cover fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2017 80,112 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

fuel filler pipes treated

power steering pipes advanced corrosion

rear exhaust flange weak

rear wiper split

Fail 9 Jan 2017 80,112 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at front & rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

EML light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sill covers & under trays fitted ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

fuel filler pipes advanced corrosion

power steering pipes advanced corrosion

rear diff damp

rear exhaust flange weak

rear wiper split

spare tyre low pressure

Pass 20 Sep 2016 79,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 76,918 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 72,878 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 71,224 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 69,070 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 69,070 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 62,386 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Jul 2010 52,295 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs worn

Fail 6 Jul 2009 42,469 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 42,469 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 32,654 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 32,654 miles

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

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

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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SV05 KZT is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SV05 KZT, 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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SV05 KZT is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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