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9738 WW

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2011
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

83,638 mi
Last recorded83,638 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2010
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9738 WW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2010 83,638 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 83,638 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 69,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 69,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 52,857 miles

both front tyres worn close to the legal limit.

Fail 13 Feb 2008 52,857 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn close to the legal limit.

Fail 9 Feb 2008 52,817 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2008 50,592 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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9738 WW is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 9738 WW, 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 9738 WW registered?

9738 WW is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 February 2005.

Is 9738 WW safe to buy?

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