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CV55 WGG

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,118 mi
Last recorded107,118 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 WGG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 107,118 miles

Rear number plate water marked

suspension bushes and flexi brake hoses perished

Fail 5 May 2021 107,118 miles

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

Rear number plate water marked

suspension bushes and flexi brake hoses perished

Pass 28 Apr 2020 101,775 miles

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

body has slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2020 101,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

body has slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 May 2019 97,423 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

body has slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 3 May 2019 97,392 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

body has slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

engine management light illuminated

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 May 2018 91,314 miles

Oil leak ()

sill covers fitted

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 May 2018 91,312 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

sill covers fitted

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2018 90,350 miles

Eng man light on

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s , o/s worn out on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s , o/s inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 90,349 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/s , o/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Eng man light on

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s , o/s worn out on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s , o/s inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 84,342 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill / inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 84,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill / inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 76,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn out on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 69,838 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 63,880 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 63,879 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 57,753 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

washer jets needs cleaning

Pass 6 Feb 2012 50,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 44,913 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front disc slitly worn.

Pass 14 Jan 2010 42,714 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 42,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 39,042 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 WGG is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WGG, 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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CV55 WGG is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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