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AD05 PYW

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,531 mi
Last recorded132,531 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 PYW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2025 132,531 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2025 132,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2024 130,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 121,574 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2022 117,703 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 110,468 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 103,528 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 98,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 89,051 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 87,187 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 87,187 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid aim needs resetting (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 80,541 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 80,541 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened both front mountings of the rear subframe (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2015 74,908 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 69,169 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 63,906 miles

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2012 57,705 miles

child seat fitted n/s rear could not test seat belt

Pass 20 Oct 2011 51,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Nov 2010 45,704 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 33,033 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 20,010 miles

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

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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AD05 PYW is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AD05 PYW, 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 AD05 PYW registered?

AD05 PYW is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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