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KU55 XJT

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Lpg 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

170,650 mi
Last recorded170,650 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 XJT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2021 170,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2020 164,874 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2020 164,874 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 156,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 156,508 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis damaged in marked area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 150,927 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around tie bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 150,927 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around tie bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment adjust (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps bulb (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 140,801 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 140,798 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened rear one (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 116,330 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 98,967 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2015 98,967 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2014 93,338 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front brake discs deteriorating

both rear brake discs starting to deteriorate

o/s/r tyre rippling on inner edge

Fail 11 Sep 2014 93,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

both front brake discs deteriorating

both rear brake discs starting to deteriorate

front inner brake pads look worn

o/s/r tyre starting ti ripple on inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2013 86,642 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 75,732 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 64,544 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 53,612 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 42,557 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 33,290 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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KU55 XJT is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KU55 XJT, 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 KU55 XJT registered?

KU55 XJT is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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