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WL05 OBS

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,405 mi
Last recorded112,405 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 OBS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 112,405 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 106,580 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 105,913 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 102,368 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 102,368 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 88,492 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 75,031 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 67,527 miles

air bag light on

both rear discs corroded on inside

Fail 23 Jan 2012 67,527 miles

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

air bag light on

both rear discs corroded on inside

Pass 12 Feb 2011 63,309 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

rear discs rusted

Pass 13 Feb 2010 55,323 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 47,859 miles

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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WL05 OBS is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WL05 OBS, 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 WL05 OBS registered?

WL05 OBS is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 August 2005.

Is WL05 OBS safe to buy?

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