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AF05 KHC

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,452 mi
Last recorded98,452 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 KHC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 98,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 93,063 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 85,768 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

handbrake travel

Fail 9 Mar 2021 85,768 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

handbrake travel

Pass 20 Mar 2020 82,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

exhaust shows deterioration.

near side front tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm and shows uneven wear.

near side rear tyre perished/cracked.

parking brake lever shows travel.

service brake pedal shows travel.

Fail 20 Mar 2020 82,732 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

exhaust shows deterioration.

near side front tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm and shows uneven wear.

near side rear tyre perished/cracked.

parking brake lever shows travel.

service brake pedal shows travel.

Pass 29 Mar 2019 78,803 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

near side rear tyre perished.

Fail 28 Mar 2019 78,802 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

near side front lower suspension arm front bush shows extensive deterioration/play.

near side rear tyre perished.

off side front lower suspension arm front bush shows extensive deterioration/play.

parking brake lever shows travel.

Pass 9 Mar 2018 74,017 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 68,764 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 68,764 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 64,089 miles

Front discs poor condition

underside corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2016 64,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front discs poor condition

dif leaking

underside corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2015 61,526 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 57,972 miles

Both front wipers are split at ends,still clearing screen.

Rear tyres are feathered on inner edges.

Pass 14 Mar 2013 53,014 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 47,029 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 41,478 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 35,139 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 28,510 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 21,622 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 KHC is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KHC, 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 KHC is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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