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DX55 NFZ

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,276 mi
Last recorded103,276 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 NFZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 103,276 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underneath covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight oil leak near sump

Pass 18 Jul 2022 99,745 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

areas underneath covered with thick under seal

Pass 9 Aug 2021 96,247 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

welding repairs done and covered in thick underseal

Fail 6 Aug 2021 96,245 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

exhaust front flexy pipe

Pass 3 Aug 2020 92,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 87,408 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 83,463 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 83,463 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2017 78,314 miles

All four tyres more than 50%

Pass 25 Jul 2016 72,372 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 67,146 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 62,064 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 55,583 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 52,141 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 45,325 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 45,325 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 36,796 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 35,320 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 35,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 28,289 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake travel

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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DX55 NFZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DX55 NFZ, 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 DX55 NFZ registered?

DX55 NFZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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