MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,934 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake Disc(s) & Brake Pad(s) are worn/low.
Underbody is slightly corroded.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
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NM05 MKP is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 NM05 MKP, 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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How do I check the history of NM05 MKP?
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What year was NM05 MKP registered?
NM05 MKP is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 July 2005.
Is NM05 MKP safe to buy?
The MOT history for NM05 MKP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does NM05 MKP have outstanding finance?
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