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MJ05 UNN

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

147,028 mi
Last recorded147,028 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 UNN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 147,028 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4.... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 147,028 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4.... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 141,081 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 141,075 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2017 137,136 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 133,927 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 133,927 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 128,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 128,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 122,165 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 107,014 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 93,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 93,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 87,833 miles

nearside front brake pads worn thin

offside front brake pads worn thin

Pass 28 Oct 2010 68,728 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 68,728 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 57,281 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 39,866 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 28,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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MJ05 UNN 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 68.4%.

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 MJ05 UNN, 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 MJ05 UNN registered?

MJ05 UNN is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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