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M12 MGK

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,635 mi
Last recorded128,635 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 MGK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 128,635 miles

Nearside 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 4 Oct 2021 128,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 119,666 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases close to excess (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 109,356 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 109,356 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 98,412 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 87,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush leading (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush leading (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 75,028 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 75,028 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 63,647 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 58,028 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 50,674 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 47,672 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 46,545 miles

all discs worn

exhaust system deteriorating

lower covers

rear wiper split

Fail 11 Oct 2011 46,545 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all discs worn

exhaust system deteriorating

lower covers

rear wiper split

Pass 19 Oct 2010 43,544 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 40,143 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 38,326 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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M12 MGK is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M12 MGK, 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 M12 MGK registered?

M12 MGK is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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