MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,814 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
moderate wear and scoring on front discs
n/s reg inop
Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quarter panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quarter panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component n/s steering rack boot (2.1.5 (a))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component n/s steering rack boot (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 0.95 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Central Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
engine has several oil leaks!
rear wiper blade is split!
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bushing displaced (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bushing displaced (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm advise replacement (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm advise replacement (4.1.E.1)
engine has several oil leaks!
rear wiper blade is split!
Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all four tyres perished
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all four tyres perished
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front and rear disc worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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CU05 OCX is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 CU05 OCX, 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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CU05 OCX is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 June 2005.
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