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DX05 MLN

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,712 mi
Last recorded118,712 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 MLN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2020 118,712 miles

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))

Pass 16 May 2019 112,933 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2019 112,924 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 108,816 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 102,751 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 102,751 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 May 2016 94,390 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 88,189 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 84,300 miles

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)

Pass 6 May 2014 84,300 miles

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)

Pass 3 May 2013 79,871 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 71,387 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 71,209 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 63,534 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 52,669 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 41,353 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 30,769 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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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.

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