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136,865 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle support (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension rod likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
body surface corrossion
exhaust corroded
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides bumper brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp aim too low bothsides (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides bumper brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
centre to rear exhaust join starting to rust
front/ rear suspension coil springs, front/ rear suspension arms, rear antiroll bar and rear subframe
nearside front outer driveshaft boot starting to crack/ perish
nearside front top suspension mounting slight movement
nearside rear antiroll bar link rod slight movement
offside front antiroll bar link cover boot starting to crack/ perish
offside rear light lens cracked
offside rear shock absorber slightly damp
rear screen wiper not working
slight oil leak
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
centre to rear exhaust join starting to rust
front/ rear suspension coil springs, front/ rear suspension arms, rear antiroll bar and rear subframe
nearside front outer driveshaft boot starting to crack/ perish
nearside front top suspension mounting slight movement
nearside rear antiroll bar link rod slight movement
offside front antiroll bar link cover boot starting to crack/ perish
offside rear light lens cracked
offside rear shock absorber slightly damp
rear screen wiper not working
slight oil leak
front brakes performance slight imbalance-24%
front/ rear suspension coil springs, front/ rear suspension arms, rear antiroll bar and rear subframe starting to rust
nearside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement
nearside front outer driveshaft boot starting to crack/ perish
nearside front top suspension mounting slight movement
nearside front tyre tread worn to 2mm and edges worn low
nearside rear antiroll bar slight movement
nearside rear reverse lamp not working
nearside rear tyre tread worn to 1.6mm and outer edge worn low
offside front tyre tread starting to wear on edges
rear screen wiper not working and blade rubber split
ball joint covers poor
rear discs rusty
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
ball joint covers poor
rear discs rusty
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
front brake pads wearing low
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
front brake pads wearing low
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BL05 YDE is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 BL05 YDE, 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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BL05 YDE is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 August 2005.
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