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MM55 XHL

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

154,130 mi
Last recorded154,130 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 XHL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 154,130 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 154,128 miles

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 129,639 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 129,495 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake back plate missing

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

various oil leaks

Pass 19 Feb 2019 113,846 miles

Corrosion all rear suspension

Nearside Front tyre outer tread feathered

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2019 113,842 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Corrosion all rear suspension

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre outer tread feathered

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 110,419 miles

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

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Oil leak from engine and rear diff ()

Fail 5 Feb 2018 110,419 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Oil leak from engine and rear diff ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 100,118 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 89,714 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 79,826 miles

O/S/R Driveshalf seal leaking in diff

Slight movement both rear D bushes

Pass 8 Feb 2014 71,384 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 71,384 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 63,335 miles

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

n/s/r anti roll bar D bush worn

Fail 25 Feb 2013 63,335 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r anti roll bar D bush worn

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 55,175 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 47,065 miles

O/S/R Light unit cracked

Fail 21 Feb 2011 47,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

O/S/R Light unit cracked

Pass 13 Feb 2010 38,189 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 23 Feb 2009 28,359 miles

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

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

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

rear brake pads 75% worn

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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MM55 XHL is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black 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 MM55 XHL, 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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MM55 XHL is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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