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BL54 WXT

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,675 mi
Last recorded95,675 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 WXT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2021 95,675 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 92,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 83,964 miles

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

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

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in ns and os inner steering joints

Fail 2 Apr 2019 83,964 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in ns and os inner steering joints

Pass 3 Apr 2018 81,331 miles

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY RUSTY THROUGH OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE DOE WORK WAX OIL GREASE NOW

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack damaged but serviceable INNER ROD END OR RACK AS ALOT PLAY STRIP CHECK NOW STRONG ADVISE (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE GOING OUT SHAPE CRACKS IN TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2018 81,330 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both torn rubbers (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY RUSTY THROUGH OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE DOE WORK WAX OIL GREASE NOW

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack damaged but serviceable INNER ROD END OR RACK AS ALOT PLAY STRIP CHECK NOW STRONG ADVISE (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE GOING OUT SHAPE CRACKS IN TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 79,614 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking in tread

Fail 24 Jan 2017 79,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking in tread

Pass 27 Jan 2016 76,456 miles

engine light illuminated

Pass 23 Jan 2015 68,641 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 61,014 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 52,583 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 43,286 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 31,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

wipers poor

Pass 19 Jul 2010 24,707 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 17,072 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 16,831 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 13,083 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 7,080 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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BL54 WXT is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BL54 WXT, 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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BL54 WXT is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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