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AF05 JCO

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,941 mi
Last recorded112,941 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 JCO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2023 112,941 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper likely to become detached NS and OF mount corroded and weakened (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake test not done

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 104,559 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reverse light not working

Pass 25 Feb 2021 91,477 miles

n/s/f tyre worn

Fail 25 Feb 2021 91,477 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

n/s/f tyre worn

Pass 2 Mar 2020 78,416 miles

rear brake discs rusty inside // radiator has weap ///

Fail 26 Jan 2020 78,416 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested due to holed and insecure suspension at rear (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached locking retaining pin missing from ball joint nut (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached locking retaining pin missing from ball joint nut (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake discs rusty inside

Pass 24 Jan 2019 66,652 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 63,758 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 63,758 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 60,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2356016 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2356016 (4.1.E.1)

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

parking brake travel requires attention.

Fail 4 Mar 2017 60,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2356016 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2356016 (4.1.E.1)

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

parking brake travel requires attention.

Pass 7 Mar 2016 57,358 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

hazard switch sticky but working

Pass 21 Feb 2015 52,213 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on outer edge.(2356016)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 47,085 miles

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

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)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 47,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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 8 Mar 2013 40,780 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 36,966 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 33,954 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 29,634 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 24,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 18,645 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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AF05 JCO is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF05 JCO, 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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AF05 JCO is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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