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NA55 LVD

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

122,207 mi
Last recorded122,207 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA55 LVD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 122,207 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 119,323 miles

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

Suface corrosion on all front and rear suspension components.

Pass 17 Jun 2022 110,318 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 103,048 miles

Front fuel pipes corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill showing sign's of corrosion

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 103,048 miles

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

Front fuel pipes corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill showing sign's of corrosion

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 95,037 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 85,477 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 85,477 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 80,271 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 80,271 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Front sun viser doesnt stay in the upright position

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 May 2017 78,251 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 74,340 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 70,482 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 70,478 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 65,296 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2013 59,832 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 53,003 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 48,254 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 45,227 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)

Unable to fully assess the condition of the outer sills of the vehicle due to plastic sill covers

Fail 14 Sep 2010 45,227 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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)

Unable to fully assess the condition of the outer sills of the vehicle due to plastic sill covers

Pass 20 Oct 2009 38,404 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 38,404 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 28,983 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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NA55 LVD is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NA55 LVD, 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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NA55 LVD is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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