MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,712 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions not tested exhaust air leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light on (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front both front headlights need cleaning as getting crazed
brake pipes plastic covered and greasing
Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front both front headlights need cleaning as getting crazed
brake pipes plastic covered and greasing
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Main (3.6.B.2c)
Rear valance in coroded condition
Under vehicle in rusty condition
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both front lower suspension arms corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Both front lower suspension arms corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
suspension covered in corrosion
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
fan belt noise
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
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DX05 MLN is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 DX05 MLN, 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 DX05 MLN registered?
DX05 MLN is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 May 2005.
Is DX05 MLN safe to buy?
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