MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,004 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
under trays fitted
under tray fitted
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
locking split pin missing from n/s/f ball joint
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
locking split pin missing from n/s/f ball joint
corrosion on exhaust
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
corrosion on exhaust
wear on discs
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
clip missing on offside front flexible hose
tread separating on nearside rear tyre
weakness on offside rear tyre sidewall
wear on discs
wear on rear tyres
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU05 NLV is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 NLV, 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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How do I check the history of BU05 NLV?
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What year was BU05 NLV registered?
BU05 NLV is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 July 2005.
Is BU05 NLV safe to buy?
The MOT history for BU05 NLV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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