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AP54 NZD

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,785 mi
Last recorded120,785 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 NZD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2020 120,785 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Differential/ rear axle mounting subframe rotten (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to downpipe connection loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure manifold to downpipe connection loose and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Aug 2019 117,455 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 111,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 111,390 miles

Central Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 103,712 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 103,712 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 101,421 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pipe rear of engine compartment (2.3.3b)

Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load middle rear plastic casing missing (5.2.4a)

both wipers torn

nsr lamp cracked

Fail 23 Feb 2016 101,421 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped to axle (chalked) (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (5.4.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pipe rear of engine compartment (2.3.3b)

Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load middle rear plastic casing missing (5.2.4a)

both wipers torn

nsr lamp cracked

Fail 20 Feb 2015 97,374 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

centre rear seat belt buckle casing missing

Pass 20 Feb 2015 97,374 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

centre rear seat belt buckle casing missing

Pass 25 Feb 2014 92,789 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

centre rear seat belt stalk casing damaged but not affecting function

Fail 24 Feb 2014 92,789 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

centre rear seat belt stalk casing damaged but not affecting function

Fail 11 Feb 2013 89,000 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 89,000 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 83,385 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 77,844 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre has a cut within limits to tread area (two places)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 77,844 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre has a cut within limits to tread area (two places)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 73,326 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 63,323 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 63,323 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 46,193 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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AP54 NZD is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP54 NZD, 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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AP54 NZD is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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