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K20 TBM

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

141,794 mi
Last recorded141,794 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK20 TBM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 141,794 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general under body corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2020 137,096 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 132,854 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 125,794 miles

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top strut mounting (2.7.4)

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 125,794 miles

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top strut mounting (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 123,509 miles

front and rear coil springs corroded

front and rear subframe and components corroded

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 4 Nov 2016 123,509 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear coil springs corroded

front and rear subframe and components corroded

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Nov 2015 118,465 miles

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

engine managment check light on

front subframe and suspension component inc coil springs corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

n/s and o/s rear trailing arms badly corroded

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear subframe , suspension components and coil springs corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2015 118,465 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

engine managment check light on

front subframe and suspension component inc coil springs corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

n/s and o/s rear trailing arms badly corroded

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear subframe , suspension components and coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2014 115,001 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 25 Oct 2013 102,934 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Oct 2013 102,934 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2012 61,492 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 61,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2011 70,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2011 65,398 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear discs & pads worn

Pass 15 Sep 2010 58,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 46,973 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 46,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 31,972 miles

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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K20 TBM is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 K20 TBM, 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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K20 TBM is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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