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WX05 UMH

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,763 mi
Last recorded46,763 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 UMH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 46,763 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Small crack in speedometer perspex. Offside front lower auxiliary fog lamp slightly insecure. Small crack in front number plate.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in windscreen on drivers side. Small chips in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 46,763 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Recommend attention soon (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Small crack in speedometer perspex. Offside front lower auxiliary fog lamp slightly insecure. Small crack in front number plate.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in windscreen on drivers side. Small chips in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 36,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre or could be a sharp stone ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine under tray loose

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view of the road

Fail 13 Feb 2018 36,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre or could be a sharp stone ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine under tray loose

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view of the road

Pass 7 Feb 2017 32,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 31,784 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 30,644 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 3 Feb 2014 29,500 miles

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 12 Feb 2013 28,157 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 26,661 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 24,740 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 22,617 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 19,772 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 16,091 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 UMH is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UMH, 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 UMH registered?

WX05 UMH is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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