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DV55 XLO

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,636 mi
Last recorded89,636 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 XLO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2022 89,636 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor under offside front seat (corroded) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Sep 2021 78,403 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BRAKE PADS ONLY JUSRT ABOUT REQUIREMENTS (REPLACE ASAP) nearside still has plenty of material left recommend strip and clean with replacement of pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded but still solid (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear mounting points corroded but not excessive no holes could be made (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 72,716 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near & Off Side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 67,447 miles

Front rear brake pipes ./ ferrules starting to corrode

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated osf (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osf suspension arms/ front / rear subframes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr floor pan / towbar area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear tyres x2 wearing

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 17 Nov 2018 62,596 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 56,237 miles

o/s n/s front discs pitted inner face

Fail 6 Nov 2017 56,229 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

o/s n/s front discs pitted inner face

Pass 3 Nov 2016 50,695 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 50,685 miles

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

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

o/s n/s front discs badly scord & corroded inner face

o/s n/s rear discs badly pitted & corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2015 44,626 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

front discs pitted inner face

o/s rear pads worn more than n/s rear pads

Pass 29 Aug 2014 38,000 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 31,693 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 26,844 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 21,616 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 15,537 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 9,819 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 8,408 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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DV55 XLO is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 XLO, 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 XLO is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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