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MT55 ATX

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

137,989 mi
Last recorded137,989 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 ATX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 137,989 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 135,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 127,018 miles

ball joint gaiters slightly deteriorated

slight play in nearside front shock absorber top mounting

Fail 25 Jun 2020 126,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

ball joint gaiters slightly deteriorated

slight play in nearside front shock absorber top mounting

Pass 16 May 2019 117,237 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 117,237 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 108,142 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened large lip on inner edge (3.5.1i)

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

brake pedal anti-slip slightly damaged but still secure

Pass 15 May 2017 100,053 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 93,014 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 84,601 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 84,601 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 75,612 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 72,127 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 72,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 65,160 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 65,760 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 58,215 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 50,134 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 40,762 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 31,002 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 27,874 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r

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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MT55 ATX is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 MT55 ATX, 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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MT55 ATX is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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