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WV05 XXZ

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

143,173 mi
Last recorded143,173 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 XXZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 143,173 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 140,362 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s/f headlamp lens deteriated

Pass 24 Apr 2019 133,983 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 127,890 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 123,292 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 121,530 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 108,839 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Aug 2015 108,604 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear @ rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Mar 2015 107,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 101,407 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 94,936 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 94,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 83,368 miles

Airbag light on

Nail in nearside front tyre

front discs have surface corrosion

rear discs have surface corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2011 74,782 miles

Ehaust flexi has a slight blow

Pass 1 Jun 2010 63,212 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 50,133 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 38,713 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 XXZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 XXZ, 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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WV05 XXZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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