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WX05 RXB

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,914 mi
Last recorded100,914 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 RXB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2018 100,914 miles

coolant level low

Fail 15 Dec 2018 100,914 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

coolant level low

Pass 14 Dec 2017 89,911 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear discs worn

Fail 12 Dec 2017 89,910 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front discs worn

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2016 76,918 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 76,918 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 72,690 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 67,402 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 62,087 miles

brake pedal soft

Pass 11 Jan 2013 56,622 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 511,186 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 45,854 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 40,045 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 33,848 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 28,209 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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WX05 RXB is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WX05 RXB, 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 WX05 RXB registered?

WX05 RXB is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is WX05 RXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX05 RXB shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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