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AJ05 DJY

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,815 mi
Last recorded105,815 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 DJY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 105,815 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 100,391 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 95,180 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 89,567 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 84,939 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 84,939 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 79,397 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 79,397 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 73,753 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 64,396 miles

front wipers starting too smear.rear blade split.

Pass 16 Jun 2010 51,643 miles

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)

slight wear to both front brake discs

Pass 5 Jun 2009 37,615 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 37,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 22,713 miles

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

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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AJ05 DJY is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AJ05 DJY, 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 AJ05 DJY registered?

AJ05 DJY is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 June 2005.

Is AJ05 DJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 DJY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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