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DX54 UXL

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,665 mi
Last recorded92,665 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 UXL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2021 92,665 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe mounting and anti roll bar d bush mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 80,749 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 71,116 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 70,367 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 68,577 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 19 May 2016 63,632 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 58,975 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 58,978 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 51,557 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 51,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 47,557 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 47,552 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2012 41,409 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 41,409 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 37,371 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 31,979 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 23,795 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 23,795 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 21,789 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 17,120 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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DX54 UXL is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UXL, 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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DX54 UXL is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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