MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,246 miAbove average mileage for this year
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nsr tyre worn on the outside edge
rear subframe undersealed
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake bind
Offside Rear Brake binding
Rear cross member rusty
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake bind
Offside Rear Brake binding
Rear cross member rusty
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak and modified (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended top suspension mount (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak and modified (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended top suspension mount (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
plastic covers fitted to outer sills and underside of vehicle
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
plastic covers fitted to outer sills and underside of vehicle
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ML05 USB is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 ML05 USB, 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 ML05 USB registered?
ML05 USB is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 May 2005.
Is ML05 USB safe to buy?
The MOT history for ML05 USB shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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