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MJ55 BZS

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,302 mi
Last recorded100,302 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 BZS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2020 100,302 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail badly corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 84,695 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 78,755 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine light on

Pass 12 May 2017 71,801 miles

front and rear suspesion corroded

Fail 8 May 2017 71,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

front and rear suspesion corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2016 66,242 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 66,242 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 61,715 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 61,711 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2014 57,775 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 49,717 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 43,275 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 37,680 miles

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

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

noise when handbrake applied

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2011 37,667 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

noise when handbrake applied

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2009 31,173 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 31,170 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 23,066 miles

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

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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MJ55 BZS is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 MJ55 BZS, 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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MJ55 BZS is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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