MOT Status
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145,792 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed center belt (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper strut top mounting fouling upper inner wing strut tower
Service brake binding but not excessively both rears binding (1.2.1 (f))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper strut top mounting fouling upper inner wing strut tower
Service brake binding but not excessively both rears binding (1.2.1 (f))
Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler n/s front corner (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases dpf filter corroded & leaking about to snap off altogether (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front most bush torn out (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both lower ball joint boots perished (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler n/s front corner (8.4.1 (a) (i))
clutch not clearing
Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely and binding on rotation (3.7.C.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake discs worn.
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake discs worn.
Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
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BU05 HMG is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 BU05 HMG, 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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BU05 HMG is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 June 2005.
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