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HJ54 WZA

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,086 mi
Last recorded135,086 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 WZA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 135,086 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 135,086 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 131,156 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 128,462 miles

engine oil leak

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 6 Oct 2015 128,460 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 30 Jun 2014 122,455 miles

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

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

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

tail pipe end rusty

Pass 13 Jul 2013 117,597 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 106,781 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 106,781 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

bonnet not properly secured

engine lamp on

srs lamp on engine lamp on

Pass 2 Feb 2011 96,276 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

windscreen marked

Fail 1 Feb 2011 96,276 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

windscreen marked

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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HJ54 WZA is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HJ54 WZA, 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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HJ54 WZA is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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