MOT Status
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165,136 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
covers fitted obscuring some testable items
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe very poor (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe very poor (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear brake's look to have been getting hot, not binding at time of test
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
cracking to tread area both rear tyre's
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Fully De-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Fully De-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is in poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres getting low
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LB05 CHL is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 LB05 CHL, 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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LB05 CHL is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 May 2005.
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