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NM05 DKO

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,399 mi
Last recorded86,399 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM05 DKO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2022 86,399 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 84,043 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 84,026 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front 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 2 Oct 2020 81,274 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 81,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 78,537 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 78,490 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2018 75,140 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 75,138 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 70,896 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 70,896 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 67,440 miles

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2016 67,440 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2016 64,340 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 64,330 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 64,170 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 62,708 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Unable to open tailgate but able to access through tailgate window

Fail 21 Jul 2014 62,708 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Unable to open tailgate but able to access through tailgate window

Pass 29 Jul 2013 59,223 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 51,416 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 51,416 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 44,082 miles

slight corrosion to offside rear brake disc

Pass 1 Sep 2010 35,113 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 32,097 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 27,320 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)

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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NM05 DKO is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc 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 NM05 DKO, 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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NM05 DKO is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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