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KN05 NWJ

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

91,801 mi
Last recorded91,801 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 NWJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 91,801 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside 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 5 Oct 2022 81,061 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S/F - O/S/F (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F- O/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/F - N/S/F - N/S/R - O/S/R (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under the vehicle general corroded front and rear

Pass 2 Oct 2021 70,914 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 68,435 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 60,478 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 60,478 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 50,016 miles

underside corroision

Pass 10 Jul 2018 49,536 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 47,460 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs are corroded .

Pass 7 Jul 2016 44,908 miles

All 4 brake discs are corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2015 42,653 miles

Exhaust is corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2014 40,227 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 37,914 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 34,762 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 31,426 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 31,357 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 25,552 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 22,573 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 19,803 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 16,846 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 NWJ 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 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NWJ, 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 NWJ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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