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NU55 VKX

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,004 mi
Last recorded120,004 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 VKX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 120,004 miles

Central Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back main pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back main pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test items removed from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 119,989 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting driversfoot well (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back main pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back main pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test items removed from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 103,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 103,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 90,307 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 76,047 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 62,109 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 62,109 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 58,432 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 54,344 miles

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

brake pipes greased

Fail 3 Oct 2012 54,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 3 Oct 2011 47,234 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 39,787 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 39,775 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 35,607 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 35,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 27,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre 2mm

stonechip in windscreen

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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NU55 VKX is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 NU55 VKX, 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 NU55 VKX registered?

NU55 VKX is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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