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NX55 OPN

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

127,487 mi
Last recorded127,487 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX55 OPN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 127,487 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 127,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 117,133 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 108,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

chassis corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2019 92,455 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached both rear (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flange area all flanges corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

sill cover plastics fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2019 92,333 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded cross (1.1.11 (c))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached both rear (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flange area all flanges corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

sill cover plastics fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2018 87,832 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded cross (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

sill covers fitted sill areas corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2018 87,832 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded cross (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

sill covers fitted sill areas corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2017 83,541 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear corner bumpers (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear main (3.6.B.2c)

all exhaust flanges corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2017 83,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion both rear corner bumpers (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear main (3.6.B.2c)

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

all exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2016 78,731 miles

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

under tray insecure

Fail 11 Apr 2016 78,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

plastic undertray insecure

Pass 23 Apr 2015 74,271 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 74,271 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 66,887 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 66,887 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front and rear brake discs in poor condition

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 59,790 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2013 59,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 52,316 miles

Airbag Light On.

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 52,316 miles

Airbag Light On.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 45,244 miles

'Airbag' Light on

Checks to be kept on nearside front tyre outer shoulder wear

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 45,244 miles

'Airbag' Light on

Checks to be kept on nearside front tyre outer shoulder wear

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 37,280 miles

Air-bag Light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 29,691 miles

Advise; Handbrake Travel requires adjustment

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 29,691 miles

Advise; Handbrake Travel requires adjustment

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 24,185 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 24,185 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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 OPN is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 NX55 OPN, 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 OPN is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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