MOT Status
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103,366 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Fuel filler neck pipes corroded
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage top offside (2.1.5 (a))
Rear subframe corroded
Reverse lights inoperative
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Fuel filler neck pipes corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage top offside (2.1.5 (a))
Rear subframe corroded
Reverse lights inoperative
Fuel filler neck/pipe corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Seat belt mechanism slow to retract
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Seat belt mechanism slow to retract
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Fuel filler neck/pipe corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Seat belt mechanism slow to retract
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Seat belt mechanism slow to retract
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel Filler neck corroded
Nearside Headlight lens cloudy
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlight lens cloudy
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel Filler neck corroded
Nearside Headlight lens cloudy
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlight lens cloudy
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust tailpipe broken off
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
slight play nearside steering rack inner joint
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Both rear tyres starting to crack on outer sidewall, but not deep enough to reach the cords.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
N/S rack tie rod joint has slight play.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EX05 OTV is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 EX05 OTV, 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 EX05 OTV registered?
EX05 OTV is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2005.
Is EX05 OTV safe to buy?
The MOT history for EX05 OTV shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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