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KN05 HUY

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

142,060 mi
Last recorded142,060 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 HUY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2024 142,060 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 135,081 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 134,053 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 126,509 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both are cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 119,297 miles

Front Coil spring worn both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both (sides) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring worn both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 110,716 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 104,424 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 98,309 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front To Rear Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 98,244 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2017 87,159 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 87,158 miles

Brake performance not tested due to suspension (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 77,889 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 67,543 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 67,503 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 57,912 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 43,630 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 43,630 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 35,656 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 35,656 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)

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2011 20,906 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

brake discs corroded-rear pads wearing low

Pass 10 Sep 2011 20,906 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake discs corroded-rear pads wearing low

Pass 16 Jan 2011 20,093 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2010 18,062 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 15,476 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 12,539 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 12,539 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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KN05 HUY is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 KN05 HUY, 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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KN05 HUY is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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