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WD05 TPZ

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,882 mi
Last recorded129,882 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD05 TPZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 129,882 miles

all tyres perished

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 4 Apr 2016 129,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

all tyres perished

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Apr 2015 124,601 miles

1 of 16 centre stop light bulbs not working.

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

Nearside front tyre deteriorated.

Nearside front tyre tread worn smooth on edges.

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated.

Offside front tyre deteriorated.

Offside front tyre tread worn smooth on edges.

Offside rear tyre deteriorated.

Fail 30 Apr 2015 124,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

1 of 16 centre stop light bulbs not working.

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

Nearside front tyre deteriorated.

Nearside front tyre tread worn smooth on edges.

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated.

Offside front tyre deteriorated.

Offside front tyre tread worn smooth on edges.

Offside rear tyre deteriorated.

Pass 30 Apr 2014 119,890 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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WD05 TPZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 WD05 TPZ, 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 WD05 TPZ registered?

WD05 TPZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is WD05 TPZ safe to buy?

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