MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,698 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Corrosion to underside of vehicle and chassis
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Requires attention (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexible coupling (6.1.2 (a))
exhaust duct corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Brake fluid. (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear seat belt receiver cover missing
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
both front ball joint rubbers perished
front sub frame corroded
plastic sill covers and under trays fitted
rear exhaust has slight blow
rear inner sills corroded
rear sub frame and chassis welded and freshly under sealed
rear trailing arms and back plates corroded
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by flexie (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened 2 holes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis to cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by flexie (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened 2 holes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis to cross member holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
rear inner sills corroded
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear seat belt receiver cover missing
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
both front ball joint rubbers perished
front sub frame corroded
plastic sill covers and under trays fitted
rear trailing arms and back plates corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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DN05 MJK is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 DN05 MJK, 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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DN05 MJK is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 June 2005.
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