MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,667 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
engine miss fire
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to excess wear and perishing on inner edge 235/60/16 100h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
slight power steering leak from steering rack
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
slight power steering leak from steering rack
1.5 litres of oil added
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
1.5 litres of oil added
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Headlamp bulbs are incorrect colour
Long parking lever travel
n/s/r tyre close to legal limit
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Severely perished / split (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Inner wing (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Inner wing (6.6.6)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge 235/60x16 m+s (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Headlamp bulbs are incorrect colour
Long parking lever travel
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ***INNER RAISED EDGE COMPLETELY BALD*** (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/60x16 100h (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
REAR BRAKE EFFORTS LOW - OVERALL BRAKE EFFORTS 52% (MIN 50%)
both rear tyre treads are badly perished/cracked
rear brake pads badly worn + discs badly rusted
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
REAR BRAKE EFFORTS LOW - OVERALL BRAKE EFFORTS 52% (MIN 50%)
both rear tyre treads are badly perished/cracked
rear brake pads badly worn + discs badly rusted
both front lower arm rear bushes very in poor condition.
chip in windscreen.
o/s/f tyre bold in inner and outer edges.
play in o/s/f lower ball joint.
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
unable to check near side rear seat belt completely due to child seat fitted
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HY05 UPH 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 60.9%.
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 HY05 UPH, 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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HY05 UPH is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 March 2005.
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