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NU05 VMX

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

80,851 mi
Last recorded80,851 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 VMX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 80,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 80,715 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 80,712 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush adrift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 78,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

general corrosion to under body and under body components

Pass 28 Dec 2020 73,800 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 73,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside exhaust tail pipe missing

all suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2019 73,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside exhaust tail pipe missing

all suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2018 71,523 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 69,986 miles

Offside Front Brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 9 Dec 2016 68,345 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 66,454 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 64,671 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 62,493 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 61,207 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 61,152 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 59,734 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 59,734 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 53,774 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)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 53,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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 6 Jan 2010 44,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Nov 2008 29,999 miles

Front 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.

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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NU05 VMX is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NU05 VMX, 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 NU05 VMX registered?

NU05 VMX is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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The MOT history for NU05 VMX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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