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UNU 81

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

79,121 mi
Last recorded79,121 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNU 81
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 79,121 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front and rear and main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear reverse lamp not working

Pass 14 Mar 2025 766,704 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 76,699 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 74,224 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel tank slightly loose strap rusty (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 71,364 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 68,172 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 65,380 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 62,838 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 58,935 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 54,784 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 50,012 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 47,349 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 44,563 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 39,284 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 32,503 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 25,269 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 18,584 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 11,962 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 8,248 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 6,957 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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UNU 81 is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 UNU 81, 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 UNU 81 registered?

UNU 81 is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is UNU 81 safe to buy?

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