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NC05 CXN

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,347 mi
Last recorded122,347 miles
Recorded on14 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 CXN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2022 122,347 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 119,911 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 119,911 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Oct 2020 119,800 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 112,581 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 111,026 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outside edge

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

Fail 12 May 2018 111,026 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front tyre worn outside edge

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 105,116 miles

exhaust flexi section showing wear

rear "D" bushes showing wear

sills starting to rust

suspension components starting to rust

under body starting to rust

Fail 15 May 2017 105,080 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

exhaust flexi section showing wear

rear "D" bushes showing wear

sills starting to rust

suspension components starting to rust

under body starting to rust

Pass 25 May 2016 94,966 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 94,870 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 90,461 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 84,487 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 78,014 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 71,870 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 65,094 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 60,114 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 31,628 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 12,808 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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NC05 CXN 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 73.7%.

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 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 NC05 CXN, 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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What year was NC05 CXN registered?

NC05 CXN is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 July 2005.

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