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WV05 SJU

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,306 mi
Last recorded84,306 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 SJU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 84,306 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 79,803 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 73,927 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust flexi corroded / leaking internally into flexi but not yet externally...slightly noisy

oil leaks

oil mist on p.a.s pipes

Fail 21 Mar 2016 73,853 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened broken forward of rear axle and very weak behind rear axle (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking internally into flexi section: but not yet externally (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre front exhaust flexi section cvorroded

oil leaks

oil mist on pas pipes

STRONGLY ADVISE DO NOT DRIVE : REF REAR SUBFRAME FAILURE

Pass 3 Mar 2015 68,874 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 63,929 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 58,919 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 51,662 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 38,394 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 29,077 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 16,779 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 16,779 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 16,267 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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WV05 SJU is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WV05 SJU, 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 WV05 SJU registered?

WV05 SJU is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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