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CV55 WFY

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,125 mi
Last recorded105,125 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 WFY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 105,125 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play PROMPT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r chassis corroded

Pass 3 May 2022 98,109 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 92,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Offside front has corrosion, Unable to fully inspect. undertrays fitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 92,121 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sub-frame mounting area excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened complete sub frame Excessively corroded in several places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Offside front has corrosion, Unable to fully inspect. undertrays fitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 90,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Brake pipe not correctly routed or supported. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 90,188 miles

Brake performance not tested Suspected cable broken. (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Brake pipe not correctly routed or supported. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 87,443 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Pipe from front to o/s/r poorly routed. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Aug 2019 87,428 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.95 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Pipe from front to o/s/r poorly routed. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Aug 2018 83,868 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 83,864 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system burst during brake test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to rear of vehicle subframe

fuel filler pipes corroded

headlight cloudy

Pass 16 Aug 2017 78,777 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 78,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 72,818 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 72,818 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 65,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 65,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 58,347 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 50,335 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 42,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Aug 2012 42,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 37,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 31,411 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 26,230 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 21,561 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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CV55 WFY is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CV55 WFY, 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 CV55 WFY registered?

CV55 WFY is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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