MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,353 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear link rods. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box. (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
both rear inner wheel arches and rear inner sills corroding.
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too high both front. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside brake binding. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both rear, rear tie bars heavily corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear link rods. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box. (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
both rear inner wheel arches and rear inner sills corroding.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
under tray fitted
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached ball joint split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear back plate corroded
Oil leak ()
all exhaust system deteriorated front to rear
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
all exhaust system deteriorated front to rear
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre sidewall damaged
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Rear tyre sidewall damaged
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine management light on
front discs corroded
n/s/f tyre is at 3mm
oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front 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)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front 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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
f/o/s tyre wearing on inner edge
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MC05 XPE is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 MC05 XPE, 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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MC05 XPE is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 April 2005.
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