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AJ05 XJF

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

148,732 mi
Last recorded148,732 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 XJF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 148,732 miles

Engine management light indicates a fault

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Slightly (8.1.2a)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 133,118 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak Engine ()

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 115,686 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 103,028 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 91,071 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 79,522 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r has a screw in tread

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner edge and tread

Fail 3 Aug 2012

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r has a screw in tread

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner edge and tread

Pass 3 Aug 2011 69,057 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 59,270 miles

offside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 30 Jun 2009 50,993 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 39,662 miles

Offside 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 XJF is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 XJF, 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 XJF registered?

AJ05 XJF is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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