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AF05 KHT

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

116,912 mi
Last recorded116,912 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 KHT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 116,912 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 116,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 112,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (under wheel arch) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 109,501 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 107,046 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 103,866 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 103,866 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 102,918 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake pipe covered in grease / corrosion

exhaust system corroded

underbody corrosion inner sills / subframe

Fail 13 Jul 2020 102,918 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake pipe covered in grease / corrosion

exhaust system corroded

underbody corrosion inner sills / subframe

Pass 2 Jul 2019 99,278 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust corroded

oil seepage

underbody-rear chassis,subframe,suspension,sills etc-corroded,n/s/r backplate holed/rotted thru,unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 2 Jul 2019 99,278 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit tested to plate limit of 0.95,averaged 1.08 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

coolant minimum level

exhaust corroded

oil seepage

underbody-rear chassis,subframe,suspension,sills etc-corroded,n/s/r backplate holed/rotted thru,unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 5 Jul 2018 95,436 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

emissions near plated limit of 0.95

engine + diff oil leaks

exhaust corroded

n/s/f brake bind

n/s/r inner c/v gaiter insecure/leaking

o/s/r tyre worn outer edge

rear brake pipes corroded @ covers,unable to properly assess condition

subframes,suspension,chassis,sills,underbody area-widespread corrosion,unable to assess sills due to covers,n/s/r backplate rotted thru

Fail 5 Jul 2018 95,436 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

emissions near plated limit of 0.95

engine + diff oil leaks

exhaust corroded

n/s/f brake bind

n/s/r inner c/v gaiter insecure/leaking

o/s/r tyre worn outer edge

rear brake pipes corroded @ covers,unable to properly assess condition

subframes,suspension,chassis,sills,underbody area-widespread corrosion,unable to assess sills due to covers,n/s/r backplate rotted thru

Pass 12 Jul 2017 93,514 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak engine + o/s/r diff areas ()

engine noisy fanbelt/alternator clutch area

front brake bind

n/s/r inner c/v gaiter seepage

no airbag light?

o/s/r tyre edges wear

suspension,subframes,chassis,rear inner arches,exhaust,rear floor area-corroded

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 12 Jul 2017 93,514 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak engine + o/s/r diff areas ()

engine noisy fanbelt/alternator clutch area

front brake bind

n/s/r inner c/v gaiter seepage

no airbag light?

o/s/r tyre edges wear

suspension,subframes,chassis,rear inner arches,exhaust,rear floor area-corroded

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 12 Jul 2016 91,080 miles

brake efforts starting distortion,fronts starting to bind

n/s/r inner c/v boot insecure/leaking

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

no visible airbag light?

sills,subframe,suspension,rear chassis,exhaust,rear top mounts-corrosion present

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 20 Jul 2015 86,872 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 79,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r inner cv boot slight seepape

Pass 31 Aug 2013 71,908 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 71,721 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 60,727 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 60,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2011 50,192 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 50,192 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 38,105 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2009 25,403 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 13,385 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 13,204 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 KHT is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KHT, 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 AF05 KHT registered?

AF05 KHT is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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