MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,304 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs are corroded and worn
o/s front tyre worn on edges
rear brake discs are corroded and worn
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs corroded & worn
o/s front tyre worn on edges
rear brake discs corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake pedal rubber is worn very thin on the edge
n/s/r seatbelt is not testable due to baby seat fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
brake pedal rubber is worn very thin on the edge
n/s/r seatbelt is not testable due to baby seat fitted
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KY05 BBV is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 KY05 BBV, 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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KY05 BBV is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 March 2005.
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