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MF55 VLN

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

136,841 mi
Last recorded136,841 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 VLN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 136,841 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 136,841 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 115,000 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 105,231 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s front and n/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 105,231 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s front and n/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working n/s front (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 93,172 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush o/s rear link arm (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

o/s rear diff seal oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2017 93,172 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush o/s rear link arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s front (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

o/s rear diff seal oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2016 81,159 miles

undertray fitted obscuring some underside items

Fail 14 Jun 2016 81,159 miles

Statutory seat belt missing all rear seat belt buckles missing (5.1.1)

undertray fitted obscuring some underside items

Fail 28 Aug 2015 77,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2015 77,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2014 69,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Sep 2014 69,532 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Sep 2013 62,474 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 62,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 52,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2011 44,941 miles

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 27 Aug 2010 36,805 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 29,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 29,199 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 21,768 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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MF55 VLN is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MF55 VLN, 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 MF55 VLN registered?

MF55 VLN is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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