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BJ05 LUP

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

133,537 mi
Last recorded133,537 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 LUP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 133,537 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2023 133,536 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level reservoir empty and pedal excessive travel (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested excessive travel on brake pedal (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leaking badly (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 128,620 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 125,352 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Fail 6 May 2021 125,344 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Pass 27 May 2020 122,519 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2020 122,519 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 118,459 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 114,034 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2017 108,891 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 26 May 2017 108,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 10 May 2017 108,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 16 Mar 2016 105,086 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 104,742 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (1.8)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened X-beam (2.4.G.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened X-beam (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working Both sides (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 92,246 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 85,250 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

n/s/f tyre worn low on outter edge

Pass 17 Apr 2013 77,679 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak on engine

Fail 17 Apr 2013 77,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak on engine

Pass 3 May 2012 69,728 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

air bag light on

front brakes slight binding / and brake discs worn

Fail 26 Apr 2011 62,054 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 62,054 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 51,505 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 40,417 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 40,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 30,104 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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BJ05 LUP is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BJ05 LUP, 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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BJ05 LUP is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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