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WF05 THN

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,561 mi
Last recorded101,561 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 THN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 101,561 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 96,383 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 96,382 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 91,043 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 83,551 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 May 2012 83,496 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 70,604 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 58,400 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 43,033 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 26,446 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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WF05 THN is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 WF05 THN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF05 THN registered?

WF05 THN is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 June 2005.

Is WF05 THN safe to buy?

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