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A2 MTH

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

108,392 mi
Last recorded108,392 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 MTH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 108,392 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 106,478 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes near there flexi connections (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel hose deteriorated filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 106,478 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes near there flexi connections (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel hose deteriorated filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 104,177 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes near their flexi connections (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 101,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 99,594 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 97,281 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 95,142 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 95,142 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 91,234 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 90,509 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 82,447 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 72,260 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 62,806 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 53,005 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 43,672 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 39,466 miles

nearside front tyre low on pressure

Fail 6 Mar 2013 39,466 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre low on pressure

Pass 24 Feb 2012 35,268 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 31,201 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 29,434 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 27,303 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 24,002 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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A2 MTH is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 A2 MTH, 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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A2 MTH is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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