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MW55 BXZ

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,750 mi
Last recorded125,750 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 BXZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2019 125,750 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength MAIN CHASSIS /CROSS MEMBER (MARKED) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing WHEEL NUT (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength MARKED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing WHEEL NUT (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 117,935 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2018 117,165 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 108,421 miles

Oil leak engine sump ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

Fail 9 Nov 2016 108,414 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexible pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak engine sump ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

Pass 9 Jul 2015 105,571 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre is low on the outter edge

o/s/f tyre is low on the outter edge

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2015 105,415 miles

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

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

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre is low on the outter edge

o/s/f tyre is low on the outter edge

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2014 102,012 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 98,433 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 95,853 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 52,599 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 90,063 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 87,925 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 87,925 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 75,934 miles

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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MW55 BXZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MW55 BXZ, 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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MW55 BXZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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