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NG54 XTT

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,196 mi
Last recorded109,196 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG54 XTT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2022 109,196 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 109,195 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut assembly mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 106,659 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 105,102 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 105,102 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected both back plates excessively corroded, brake shoe retaining pins likely to become detached (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 101,887 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 101,886 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 98,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 98,256 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front wish bone bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 94,335 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 94,321 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 90,389 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 90,389 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 82,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

advise n/s/r back plate corroded

advise possible leak from power steering

Fail 19 Jan 2015 82,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

advise n/s/r back plate corroded

advise possible leak from power steering

Pass 15 Jan 2014 72,885 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 64,277 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2013 64,277 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2011 52,210 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 52,210 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 41,141 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 41,141 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 29,516 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)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 19,810 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 15,288 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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NG54 XTT is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NG54 XTT, 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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NG54 XTT is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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