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DF54 CLZ

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

99,018 mi
Last recorded99,018 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 CLZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 99,018 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside, front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 98,546 miles

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

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

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

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

Underbody slightly corroded and axle’s

Pass 21 Feb 2022 97,756 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 97,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 96,794 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 95,813 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 95,779 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 93,964 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 91,545 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 88,391 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 85,220 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 81,735 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 81,648 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 77,890 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 77,878 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 73,640 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 64,040 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 64,040 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 56,079 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 45,158 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 37,427 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 28,094 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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DF54 CLZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DF54 CLZ, 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 DF54 CLZ registered?

DF54 CLZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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