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HN55 AXB

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

135,112 mi
Last recorded135,112 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 AXB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2025 135,112 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 132,933 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 130,076 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 130,066 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component 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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 126,608 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 122,562 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

rear diff bushes worn

Pass 28 Feb 2020 120,044 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 120,044 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 115,819 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 28 Feb 2018 110,798 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 110,798 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 105,350 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 99,862 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 29 Feb 2016 99,838 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2015 94,360 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 94,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2014 90,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 90,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 82,651 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 73,578 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 73,578 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 65,583 miles

Oil leak

oil level half way ?

Fail 27 May 2011 65,572 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

advanced wear/movement in both front suspension wishbones inner front bushes

engine misfire

wear in front brake discs

Fail 17 May 2010 58,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

TRANSFER BOX LEAKING

Pass 17 May 2010 58,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

TRANSFER BOX LEAKING

Pass 30 Sep 2008 45,587 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 45,587 miles

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

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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HN55 AXB is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 HN55 AXB, 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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HN55 AXB is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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