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AP55 DZF

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

95,046 mi
Last recorded95,046 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 DZF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 95,046 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 88,812 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 88,784 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted rubbing on tyre (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2022 78,331 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 78,287 miles

Rear Sub-frame likely to fail badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 70,326 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 65,749 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 65,748 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 57,600 miles

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

hi-level stop lamp not working

Fail 27 Nov 2019 57,521 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

hi-level stop lamp not working

Pass 9 Nov 2018 40,107 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 40,106 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 39,743 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 38,957 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn low

Pass 17 Nov 2015 37,179 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 34,293 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 30,917 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 27,749 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 24,128 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 20,224 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 16,200 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 12,243 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 12,240 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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 DZF is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AP55 DZF, 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 DZF is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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