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MW55 XRL

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

148,347 mi
Last recorded148,347 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 XRL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 148,347 miles

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

Front suspension componet covered with excessive underseal

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

Offside Rear reg plate lamp

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

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

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Rear suspension componet covered with excessive underseal

all brake pipes covered with underseal

all underbody covered with excessive underseal

Fail 13 Jun 2022 148,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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 sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 143,021 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight leak from nearside of steering rack

Pass 2 Dec 2019 136,563 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 124,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 117,646 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2017 117,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 110,068 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 102,896 miles

Front Both sides wiper blades split

Pass 16 Sep 2014 95,016 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 84,115 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 77,423 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 77,423 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 75,293 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 11 Jul 2011 57,213 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 44,019 miles

wear on all 4 brake discs

Fail 21 Jul 2010 44,019 miles

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

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

wear on all 4 brake discs

Pass 23 Dec 2009 37,572 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 25,638 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 XRL is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MW55 XRL, 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 XRL is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 December 2005.

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