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KL55 THZ

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

110,261 mi
Last recorded110,261 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL55 THZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2023 110,261 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 97,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 97,709 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door handle missing (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 91,870 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 88,438 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 88,438 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 86,300 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 81,530 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 79,648 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 79,648 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 78,087 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 70,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

both rear tyres have slight cracks on sidewall

Pass 28 Jul 2014 63,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear wiper split

Pass 31 Jul 2013 58,514 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 58,500 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 54,473 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 54,431 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 42,899 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 42,899 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 31,903 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 27,309 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 21,957 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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KL55 THZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc 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 KL55 THZ, 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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What year was KL55 THZ registered?

KL55 THZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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