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AH05 ALZ

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

85,193 mi
Last recorded85,193 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH05 ALZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2024 85,193 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 72,554 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear subframe showing sign of corrision

Fail 18 Jul 2022 72,554 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear subframe showing sign of corrision

Pass 15 Jun 2021 55,688 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 55,368 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 53,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 51,354 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 9 May 2017 49,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 20 May 2016 47,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 45,647 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 42,793 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 39,231 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 35,181 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 35,181 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 31,603 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 27,800 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 23,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2009 23,276 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 20,222 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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AH05 ALZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AH05 ALZ, 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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AH05 ALZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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