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DU55 XGB

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,811 mi
Last recorded94,811 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 XGB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 94,811 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened mount bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 93,246 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear coil springs corroded.

n/s and o/s/r inner and outer sills corroded.

n/s/f top strut mounting deteriorated, recommend further investigation

Fail 12 Nov 2019 93,153 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis around anti roll bar mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear coil springs corroded.

n/s and o/s/r inner and outer sills corroded.

n/s/f top strut mounting deteriorated, recommend further investigation

Pass 8 Nov 2018 91,155 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r chassis corroded around anti roll bar mounting,recommend further investigation.

power steering rack has slight seepage.

sill covers fitted and both rear sill corroded.

Pass 18 Nov 2017 88,382 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres wearing thin.

Fail 9 Nov 2017 88,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres wearing thin.

Pass 19 Nov 2016 85,391 miles

parking brake effort 16%

Fail 8 Nov 2016 85,224 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

parking brake effort 16%

Pass 20 Nov 2015 81,163 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake discs heavily corroded.

Fail 10 Nov 2015 81,097 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

both rear brake discs heavily corroded.

Pass 11 Nov 2014 77,688 miles

both rear brake disc faces heavily corroded.

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on both edges.

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on inside edge close to limit.

rear silencer leaking

Pass 12 Nov 2013 73,813 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 24 Oct 2012 67,140 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 60,512 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 52,295 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 42,868 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 42,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2008 33,705 miles

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

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

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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DU55 XGB is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DU55 XGB, 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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DU55 XGB is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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