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ML05 USU

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,399 mi
Last recorded107,399 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 USU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 107,399 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 97,779 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 88,321 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 87,466 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 86,392 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 86,392 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Wheel nut(s) missing x3 (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 85,144 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 81,186 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2016 81,186 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides heavily lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 May 2015 75,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rusted and breaking up

Fail 12 May 2015 75,741 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rusted and breaking up

Fail 13 May 2014 67,870 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 67,870 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 63,914 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 60,071 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 54,607 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 46,824 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 38,248 miles

Offside rear tyre worn low on outer edge of tread pattern

Pass 22 May 2008 29,865 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 29,862 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 USU is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 USU, 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 USU registered?

ML05 USU is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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