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NJ05 OOC

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

63,347 mi
Last recorded63,347 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 OOC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 63,347 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

light under vehicle corrosion including springs

Fail 13 Nov 2020 63,345 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

light under vehicle corrosion including springs

Pass 15 Oct 2019 61,177 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 61,177 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 58,256 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall perished

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished

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

slightly worn nsr and osr lower hub bushes

Pass 12 Dec 2017 57,033 miles

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

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

exhasut system heavily corroded at joins

slight blow from centre and rear exhaust.

slightly worn nsr and osr lower hub bushes.

Fail 28 Nov 2017 56,937 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation incorrect. (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing suspension arm ball joint (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhasut system heavily corroded at joins

slight blow from centre and rear exhaust.

slightly worn nsr and osr lower hub bushes.

Fail 18 Nov 2017 56,820 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate left (1.1.C.1e)

Front and rear under body surface rust

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable and offside (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 55,528 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 54,247 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes slightly corroded

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

park brake and service brake just met requirements

ubcc

Fail 21 Nov 2015 54,247 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm 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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes slightly corroded

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

park brake and service brake just met requirements

ubcc

Pass 15 Nov 2014 52,172 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2014 52,172 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 49,414 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 46,523 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)

n/s/f tyre has cut to tred

Fail 5 Nov 2012 46,523 miles

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

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

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)

n/s/f tyre has cut to tred

Pass 15 Oct 2011 43,245 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 43,245 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 36,825 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 36,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 29,310 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 25,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2009 28,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 17,632 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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NJ05 OOC is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 NJ05 OOC, 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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NJ05 OOC is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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