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MM05 NVU

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,691 mi
Last recorded143,691 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 NVU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 143,691 miles

Coil spring corroded both front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt wet (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil seepage near transmission\sump area

small chip on front windscreen

Fail 19 Aug 2021 143,689 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt wet (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

oil seepage near transmission\sump area

small chip on front windscreen

Pass 3 Feb 2020 142,575 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 142,573 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 138,902 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 134,642 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 120,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm tread badly worn outer edge 215/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm tread 215/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

slight blow between exhaust flexi and middle box

Fail 20 Dec 2016 120,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm tread 215/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm tread badly worn outer edge 215/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm tread 215/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

engine warning light on

slight blow between exhaust flexi and middle box

Pass 8 Jan 2016 109,311 miles

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 109,311 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 96,596 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 81,952 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 81,952 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 71,723 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2013 71,723 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 61,988 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 50,240 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 39,097 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 28,206 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 28,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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MM05 NVU is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MM05 NVU, 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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MM05 NVU is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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