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ExpiredMileage
118,474 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
middle section exhaust slightly insecure
o/s/f tyre worn inner edge
slight play n/s/r anti-roll bar linkage
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
sill covers fitted
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
EML light on constant
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Reverse lamp inop
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
EML light on constant
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Reverse lamp inop
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge(close to cord)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc scored slightly (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
both front wipers smearing "near future"
exhaust excessive corroding at rear joint & mountings
front brakes sticking
offside rear brake disk inner friction surface rusty,poss brake pad seizing
rear wiper smearing
front discs lipped and corroded.
n/s/f suspension bush unbonded.
front brake discs worn
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FG55 VSA is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 FG55 VSA, 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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FG55 VSA is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 December 2005.
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