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DG05 NGF

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,810 mi
Last recorded104,810 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 NGF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 104,810 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 92,551 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 92,551 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 85,412 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 81,649 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 79,352 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 74,355 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 74,355 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 69,155 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 63,401 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 63,401 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 63,193 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush sub fram bush slit and exes play (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion rear axel beam wear marked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion axel beam wear marked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 58,031 miles

Front brakes slightly binding

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tred cracked

registration plate lights slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (indicators/hazards)

slight oil leak suspect from PAS system

Fail 21 Aug 2015 57,882 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brakes slightly binding

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tred cracked

registration plate lights slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (indicators/hazards)

slight oil leak suspect from PAS system

Pass 30 Aug 2014 51,821 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 51,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 44,222 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 38,184 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 32,392 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 26,581 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 21,875 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 21,875 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2008 16,894 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 16,894 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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DG05 NGF is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol 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 DG05 NGF, 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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DG05 NGF is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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