MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,855 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
underside structure and components heavily cover in underseal
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-shaped bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
exhaust system is highly corroded
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to 1.5mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
front sub-frame corroded
n/s head light deteriorated
o/s wiper split at end and starting to smear
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen light deteriorated (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to 1.5mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
front sub-frame corroded
n/s head light deteriorated
o/s wiper split at end and starting to smear
engine oil leak
exhaust middle joint looks thin been disturbed with recent repair
four wheel drive decelerometer used for brake test
oil around power steering hose/pipe at the back of engine
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened corroded badly around suspension arm mounting points will need new subframe (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
engine oil leak
four wheel drive decelerometer used for brake test
oil around power steering hose/pipe at the back of engine
Front front discs corroded and lipped
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
fuel filler neck pipes badly corroded
sump pan leaking oil as corroded
Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)
Rear registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front front discs corroded and lipped
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear both rear brake discs corroded
fuel filler neck pipes badly corroded
sump pan leaking oil as corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GX05 BYF is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 GX05 BYF, 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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GX05 BYF is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 June 2005.
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