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AO05 MLN

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,863 mi
Last recorded121,863 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 MLN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 121,863 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine Management Light on dash

Nearside Front Headlamp aim slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal tread depth 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 111,438 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 105,325 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 92,671 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 92,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both side (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2018 85,461 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 80,380 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 73,849 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 73,849 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 61,681 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 61,681 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 53,774 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 48,908 miles

both front tyres worn heavily on edges

Pass 27 Feb 2012 44,231 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 44,231 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 39,199 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 33,872 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 28,644 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 22,518 miles

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

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)

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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AO05 MLN is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AO05 MLN, 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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AO05 MLN is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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