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AP55 AAK

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,891 mi
Last recorded133,891 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 AAK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 133,891 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 122,695 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 113,786 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 113,785 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 111,735 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 111,735 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 107,980 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 97,930 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 97,928 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 85,086 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower front suspension front bushs (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper blades are split just clearing front screen

slight cuts in both rear tyres tread

Pass 23 Aug 2016 75,480 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded off side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint and rear silencer (7.1.2)

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% rear high level (1.2.1c)

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear and corrosion

both front head lamp beam patterns are faded

exhaust is badly corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2015 69,076 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 63,570 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 63,570 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 59,011 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 51,798 miles

Both front brakes binding.

Both front wipers split.

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

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

Slight leak from stearing rack.

Slight play in stearing rack.

Pass 23 Aug 2011 45,652 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 45,652 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 40,278 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 40,274 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 34,139 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 23,794 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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AP55 AAK is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AP55 AAK, 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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AP55 AAK is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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