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ND05 NTU

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

65,782 mi
Last recorded65,782 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND05 NTU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 65,782 miles

reverse lights inop

Fail 28 Nov 2022 65,779 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

reverse lights inop

Pass 29 Oct 2014 65,166 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 65,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 55,195 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 55,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 37,195 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 37,182 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 56,936 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 48,470 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 May 2009 48,470 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 May 2008 38,343 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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ND05 NTU is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ND05 NTU, 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 ND05 NTU registered?

ND05 NTU is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is ND05 NTU safe to buy?

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