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MW05 TZU

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

87,326 mi
Last recorded87,326 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 TZU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2021 87,326 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

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

nearside rear chassis corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2020 82,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to lift out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened previous repair. weld could do with tiding up a little (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear oil leaking from rear diff. suspected drive shaft seal

Rear tailgate lock need attention. still lock though

Fail 3 Sep 2020 82,708 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame mounting has an unsafe modification welded plate needs attention. weld not good enough (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to lift out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened previous repair. weld could do with tiding up a little (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear oil leaking from rear diff. suspected drive shaft seal

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tailgate lock need attention. still lock though

Pass 16 Aug 2019 73,404 miles

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

nsr and osr inner sills and top turret mount areas corroded heavily

Fail 12 Aug 2019 73,318 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

nsr and osr inner sills and top turret mount areas corroded heavily

Pass 13 Aug 2018 67,109 miles

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

reversing lights staying on

Pass 8 Aug 2017 66,520 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 66,417 miles

Nearside Front bumper damage been repaired by means of tape.

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear at the rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside wiper blade torn on edge.

Oil leak ()

under tray and engine cover fitted also outer sill covers and inner wheel arch covers fitted.

Pass 14 Aug 2015 66,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear bumper cornor mounting panel corroded

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2015 66,013 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

o/s rear bumper cornor mounting panel corroded

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2014 63,951 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2013 61,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner wheel arch plastic covers fitted and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2013 61,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner wheel arch plastic covers fitted and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2012 59,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2012 59,696 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2011 57,569 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 57,512 miles

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

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

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

engine bay under tray insecure

Pass 19 Jul 2010 54,289 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 4 Aug 2009 51,838 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 51,838 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 37,581 miles

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)

Fail 19 Jul 2008 37,572 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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MW05 TZU is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MW05 TZU, 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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MW05 TZU is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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