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ND55 YNP

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

121,096 mi
Last recorded121,096 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND55 YNP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2022 121,096 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 117,170 miles

Bolt missing from N/S support bracket on front subframe, but subframe is not insecure.

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seatbelt not retracting completely.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 30 Jul 2021 117,159 miles

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

Bolt missing from N/S support bracket on front subframe, but subframe is not insecure.

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seatbelt not retracting completely.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Jul 2020 115,967 miles

ENGINE COVERS UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

PROTECTIVE COATING APPLIED

Fail 30 Jul 2020 115,967 miles

ENGINE COVERS UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

PROTECTIVE COATING APPLIED

Pass 14 May 2019 114,518 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion showing over parts of underbody, inner sills and suspension components

fuel filler pipes showing traces of fuel leak

Fail 25 Apr 2019 114,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion over parts of underbody and suspension components

fuel filler pipes showing traces of fuel leak

slight oil leak at rear diff

Pass 4 Oct 2018 110,234 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 100,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OIL LEAK FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL - POSSIBLY FROM NEARSIDE DRIVESHAFT SEAL

Fail 10 Oct 2017 100,322 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (DUE TO CORROSION) (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS NEAR FRONT MOUNT (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering locking device missing TRACK ROD END BALL JOINT NUT (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering locking device missing TRACK ROD END BALL JOINT NUT (2.2.C.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OIL LEAK FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL - POSSIBLY FROM NEARSIDE DRIVESHAFT SEAL

Pass 6 Oct 2016 91,175 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 91,175 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2015 81,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2014 72,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 64,998 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 64,969 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 59,905 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 7 Jun 2012 59,905 miles

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

air bag light on

Pass 13 Jun 2011 52,575 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 42,490 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 33,178 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 33,178 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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ND55 YNP is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ND55 YNP, 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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ND55 YNP is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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