MOT Status
ValidMileage
141,893 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
UNDERBODY CORROSION ALL AROUND
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
UNDERBODY UNDERSEALED
integral vehicle structure is covered with underseal
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
slight corrosion on underside
Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
slight corrosion on underside
front wishbone bushes splitting
offside rear chassis rail corroded
play in front top shock mounts
underside of vehicle corroded
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Long handbrake travel.
Noise from front top suspension mount area when on lock to lock.
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Long handbrake travel.
Noise from front top suspension mount area when on lock to lock.
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake discs inner surface corroded.
Rear brake discs inner surface corroded.
Air bag lamp on.
Brake discs corroded.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Keep check on front tyre wear, 3mm, limit 1.6mm.
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Keep check on front tyre wear, 3mm, limit 1.6mm.
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DV55 OLC is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 DV55 OLC, 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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DV55 OLC is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 November 2005.
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