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MT05 WOM

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

96,789 mi
Last recorded96,789 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 WOM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 96,789 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s/r (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2017 96,747 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s/f inner pad (3.5.1g)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear corroded and badly holed (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s/r (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 89,917 miles

handbrake lever requires adjustment

heat sheild on cat is loose

n/s handbrake slightly binding

o/s/r tyre is cracking

power steering pipe has slight leak

Fail 21 Oct 2016 89,917 miles

Stop lamp not working o/s (1.2.1b)

handbrake lever requires adjustment

heat sheild on cat is loose

n/s handbrake slightly binding

o/s/r tyre is cracking

power steering pipe has slight leak

Pass 10 Oct 2015 82,261 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 82,261 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper blades are split, but still clear the screen

Pass 4 Oct 2014 72,748 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 63,766 miles

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

oil leak on the gearbox

Pass 16 Oct 2012 57,958 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 57,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 53,123 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 45,787 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 45,787 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 38,105 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 38,105 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 May 2008 26,236 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 26,236 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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MT05 WOM is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MT05 WOM, 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 MT05 WOM registered?

MT05 WOM is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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