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BU05 NLD

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,059 mi
Last recorded111,059 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 NLD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2024 111,059 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chasis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chasis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners removed from interior mirror ()

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 101,967 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 101,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 100,341 miles

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))

Pass 20 May 2021 98,310 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 97,081 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 97,081 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust flanges corroded & thin

Pass 4 Jun 2019 95,433 miles

exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2018 93,708 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jun 2017 91,519 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 87,712 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 83,214 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 79,660 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 77,354 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 77,354 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 70,588 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 61,727 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 49,022 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 37,037 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 22,186 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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BU05 NLD is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NLD, 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 NLD is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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