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DX55 ZGY

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,589 mi
Last recorded140,589 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 ZGY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 140,589 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2023 140,585 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 134,993 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 130,981 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 130,973 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2020 125,645 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 120,609 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 120,563 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Cv gaiter insecure

Pass 10 Jul 2018 115,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly insecure

Nearside Rear tyre low tread outer edge

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

handbrake lever travel long

windscreen chip offside

Pass 16 May 2017 109,670 miles

Front WINDSCREEN CHIPPED OFFSIDE

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

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

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN LOW TREAD OUTER EDGE

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

Offside Front TYRE LOW TREAD

Pass 1 Jun 2016 102,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding

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

Pass 14 May 2015 95,242 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 95,242 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 90,609 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 80,267 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 72,094 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 72,094 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 65,842 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 65,837 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 58,081 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 47,712 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s front tyre worn on edge

Pass 24 Sep 2008 37,154 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight wear in nearside front lower arm bush

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 ZGY is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 ZGY, 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 ZGY registered?

DX55 ZGY is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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