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AK05 MXS

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

145,096 mi
Last recorded145,096 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 MXS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 145,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 140,589 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 132,703 miles

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

condition of headlamps starting to effect beam pattern/light output

Pass 20 Mar 2018 128,275 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 128,275 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 118,964 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 108,622 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 97,890 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 87,926 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 78,129 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 65,791 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 53,245 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 46,205 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 38,159 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 29,144 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 29,144 miles

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

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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AK05 MXS is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AK05 MXS, 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 AK05 MXS registered?

AK05 MXS is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is AK05 MXS safe to buy?

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