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NL05 CUK

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,302 mi
Last recorded120,302 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 CUK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2022 120,302 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced axle mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced axle mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2021 119,301 miles

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2020 118,037 miles

under tray

Fail 11 Feb 2020 118,017 miles

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

under tray

Pass 21 Feb 2019 108,003 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

slight underside corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2018 101,360 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 97,720 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 97,720 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front and rear brake discs pitted.

Pass 12 Feb 2016 94,585 miles

engine covers fitted covering some components

engine light on

front fog lights in/op

rear wiper blade split

reverse lights in/op

Pass 30 Jan 2015 88,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 82,361 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 82,361 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 76,387 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 76,385 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 66,538 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 72,797 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 56,939 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 47,780 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 47,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 35,815 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 25,307 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 CUK is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CUK, 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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NL05 CUK is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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