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2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

108,724 mi
Last recorded108,724 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX55 HTC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 108,724 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SUB FRAME CORRODED BUT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED AT THIS TIME (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 108,533 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test PHONE HOLEDER REMOVED ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SUB FRAME CORRODED BUT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED AT THIS TIME (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 98,645 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 93,671 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner \outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

reverse lamp in operative

Pass 14 Oct 2020 90,331 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 90,331 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 87,456 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 84,383 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 80,177 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 76,173 miles

Centre Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load buckle casing damaged (5.2.4a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s+n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 73,069 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 63,275 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 63,275 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 53,046 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 53,046 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 48,617 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded under engine bay

Fail 17 Oct 2012 48,617 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pipes slightly corroded under engine bay

Pass 19 Oct 2011 44,909 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 40,453 miles

both front brake discs-wearing thin and front b. pads worn low.

Pass 21 Oct 2009 31,557 miles

both front suspension bottom arms - front bushes worn

o/s/front windscreen chipped .

Pass 22 Oct 2008 21,480 miles

uneven wear on rear tyre treads.

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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NX55 HTC is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc 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 NX55 HTC, 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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NX55 HTC is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 October 2005.

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