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NV55 BZW

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,071 mi
Last recorded97,071 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 BZW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 97,071 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 91,453 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 91,453 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 83,205 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 83,205 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 74,837 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small pin hole (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small pin hole (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded all 4X (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 65,379 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole (2.5.C.1a)

child seats fitted to both offside and nearside rear

Fail 17 Aug 2016 65,379 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole (2.5.C.1a)

child seats fitted to both offside and nearside rear

Pass 6 Aug 2015 59,392 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 11 Sep 2014 54,913 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 47,433 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn on shoulders but have a stepped tread depth pattern.

Fail 18 Jul 2013 47,416 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn on shoulders but have a stepped tread depth pattern.

Pass 9 Jul 2012 42,002 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

air bag warning light on.

exhaust front flexible pipe deteriorated slightly.

Fail 9 Jul 2012 42,002 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

air bag warning light on.

exhaust front flexible pipe deteriorated slightly.

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 36,330 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 36,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 30,713 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 30,504 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2009 24,603 miles

2x front tyres have approx 3mm of tread

front pads and discs badly worn

minor s/chips in front screan

n/s mirror poor operation

o/s/f bottom arm front bush starting to split

Pass 29 May 2008 18,545 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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NV55 BZW is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NV55 BZW, 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 NV55 BZW registered?

NV55 BZW is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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