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DN54 MBY

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

67,573 mi
Last recorded67,573 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 MBY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 67,573 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 65,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 61,397 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 61,397 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 55,823 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 55,822 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 53,269 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 53,269 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 49,119 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated and blowing slightly

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

various places and component's corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2017 49,119 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated and blowing slightly

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

various places and component's corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2016 43,383 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 37,999 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 34,974 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 32,110 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 29,091 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 23,910 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 20,309 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 16,015 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 11,585 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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DN54 MBY is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DN54 MBY, 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 DN54 MBY registered?

DN54 MBY is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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