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DX05 OYP

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,827 mi
Last recorded163,827 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 OYP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 163,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and connected suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 161,534 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 12 Oct 2020 161,533 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2019 147,762 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 137,230 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside rear fuel tank strap corroded

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 137,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside rear fuel tank strap corroded

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 137,132 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached both front bushes un bonded (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

chip in screen

front discs corroded

rear pads low

Pass 5 Jun 2017 127,245 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Fail 26 May 2017 127,086 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2016 118,193 miles

Nearside front inner brake pads worn thin

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Jun 2015 110,702 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 110,702 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2014 104,051 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 May 2013 93,362 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 82,427 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 71,352 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 58,394 miles

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

air bag warning light on

Pass 12 May 2010 58,394 miles

air bag warning light on

Fail 12 May 2009 43,493 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 May 2009 43,493 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Apr 2008 31,211 miles

Nearside 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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DX05 OYP is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OYP, 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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DX05 OYP is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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