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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Fog lamp is loose
Nearside Front Lower Fog lamp not working
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides are marked in yellow (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Side repeater incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Fog lamp is loose
Nearside Front Lower Fog lamp not working
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides are marked in yellow (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Fog lamp aiming up
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear stop light lens is damaged
Offside Front mirror unit is slightly damaged
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component hose seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
brake fluid is aged
Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting lower, rear, door seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working BOTH REAR STOP LIGHTS (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Fog lamp aiming up
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear stop light lens is damaged
Offside Front mirror unit is slightly damaged
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component hose seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
brake fluid is aged
Brake fluid is aging
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear stop light lens is damaged
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front mirror unit is slightly damaged
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside rear lamp damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear tyres on 3mm
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside rear lamp damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear tyres on 3mm
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
rear anti roll bar mounting area corroded , but not seriously weakend
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play inner track rod joint (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
steering rack has a light misting of oil
Child seats fitted preventing inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Child seats fitted preventing inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
exhaust centre/rear section joint rusted and rear silencer mounting brackets rusted starting to weaken.
handbrake travel long for model.
slight oil seapage nearside front shock absorber.
exhaust centre/rear section joint rusted and rear silencer mounting brackets rusted starting to weaken.
handbrake travel long for model.
slight oil seapage nearside front shock absorber.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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AW55 TGW is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 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 AW55 TGW, 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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AW55 TGW is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 September 2005.
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