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WF05 TGK

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,888 mi
Last recorded85,888 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 TGK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 85,888 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 72,763 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2013 72,763 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 59,848 miles

both rear tyres distorted

front brake discs worn

Fail 15 May 2012 59,848 miles

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

both rear tyres distorted

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 May 2011 54,691 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 43,865 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 33,984 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 25,637 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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WF05 TGK is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WF05 TGK, 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 WF05 TGK registered?

WF05 TGK is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is WF05 TGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF05 TGK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WF05 TGK have outstanding finance?

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