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BU05 NND

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,502 mi
Last recorded125,502 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 NND
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 125,502 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 125,502 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 124,515 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 117,718 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 117,718 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 112,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine oil leaking badly / smell of diesel under bonnet no leak found but may be hidden by leaking oil

hand brake travel high

offside & nearside rear lower suspension arms corroded near to legal limit recommend early replacement

offside and nearside rear suspension struts corroded near to legal limit

Fail 15 May 2019 112,297 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward [chalk marked] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward [chalk marked] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine oil leaking badly / smell of diesel under bonnet no leak found but may be hidden by leaking oil

hand brake travel high

offside & nearside rear lower suspension arms corroded near to legal limit recommend early replacement

offside and nearside rear suspension struts corroded near to legal limit

Pass 12 Apr 2018 106,986 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 102,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 102,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 73,143 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 65,372 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 57,874 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 52,745 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 45,909 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2010 40,705 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 40,697 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2010 40,692 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 31,409 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 24,653 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 NND is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BU05 NND, 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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What year was BU05 NND registered?

BU05 NND is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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