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DX54 UXK

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,586 mi
Last recorded107,586 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 UXK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 107,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 102,701 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 102,342 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 94,097 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 94,097 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 86,784 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 86,784 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 79,415 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge of tyre wearing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 73,877 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2014 73,872 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2013 67,797 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 62,155 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 54,763 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 54,763 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 48,257 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 41,095 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 30,188 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 30,188 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 26,288 miles

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

Offside 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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DX54 UXK is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 DX54 UXK, 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 DX54 UXK registered?

DX54 UXK is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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