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NL05 CSZ

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,721 mi
Last recorded80,721 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 CSZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2023 80,721 miles

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

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

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

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

all under body coroded

all underbody coroded

Pass 24 Oct 2022 78,932 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material abs to front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 72,448 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 63,920 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 63,915 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 61,819 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 61,815 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 58,317 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 58,313 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 52,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 52,434 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 45,263 miles

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

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 28 Aug 2015 43,661 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 42,160 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 42,160 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 40,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 38,600 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 36,742 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 10 Sep 2010 34,520 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 31,499 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 24,984 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 20,399 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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NL05 CSZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NL05 CSZ, 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 NL05 CSZ registered?

NL05 CSZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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