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AE05 OGE

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

89,213 mi
Last recorded89,213 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 OGE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 89,213 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 85,768 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 85,762 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 82,137 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 82,137 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 78,036 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 75,058 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 73,164 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 70,328 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 70,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 65,677 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 65,677 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 60,540 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 60,540 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 55,468 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 51,559 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 46,910 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 41,659 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 41,659 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 35,748 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 30,740 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 30,740 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 24,637 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 18,860 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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AE05 OGE is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2005 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 76,382 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AE05 OGE, 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 AE05 OGE registered?

AE05 OGE is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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