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ML05 MZX

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,337 mi
Last recorded122,337 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 MZX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2019 122,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Body above subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes front most and on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 116,449 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight wear on brake pedal anti slip rubber

Pass 8 Dec 2017 110,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear silencer (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

surface corrosion on all rear suspension components

Fail 8 Dec 2017 110,622 miles

Fuel system component leaking under engine (7.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear silencer (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

surface corrosion on all rear suspension components

Pass 15 Dec 2016 103,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

footbrake pedal anti slip slight wear

Pass 15 Dec 2015 95,656 miles

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

brake pedal anti slip covering slight wear

Pass 11 Dec 2014 87,812 miles

rear centre seatbelt small clasp part of the cover missing

Fail 11 Dec 2014 87,812 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear centre seatbelt small clasp part of the cover missing

Pass 12 Dec 2013 79,424 miles

slight wear brake pedal anti slip coverung

steering rack nearside boot clip loose , boot not insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2012 71,291 miles

both rear tyres low

Pass 2 Dec 2011 65,057 miles

Front disks slightly scored and lipped, corroded and pitted on the edges

N/S/R brake disk corroded and pitted

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 59,153 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 54,165 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 44,604 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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ML05 MZX is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ML05 MZX, 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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ML05 MZX is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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