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OE05 SNZ

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,819 mi
Last recorded110,819 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 SNZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 110,819 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 110,623 miles

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 102,964 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 102,923 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Feb 2022 102,663 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 93,921 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 93,732 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2020 87,551 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 84,087 miles

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))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 79,576 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 79,574 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 76,544 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 73,548 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 16 Jun 2016 73,544 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 12 Jun 2015 69,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2014 65,153 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to wear low to around 3mm, 235-60-r16.

rear suspension coil springs showing slight corrosion.

Pass 25 May 2013 57,351 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2013 57,351 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front tyres wearing low- offside front 3mm, nearside front 2-3mm and both worn lower on their outer edges. 235-60-r16.

Pass 9 Jun 2012 51,023 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2011 46,715 miles

front brake discs look to be worn low and are corroded.

Fail 15 Jun 2011 46,715 miles

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

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

front brake discs look to be worn low and are corroded.

Pass 16 Jun 2010 40,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs worn & lipped.

Rear brake pads worn to 4mm.

Pass 10 Jun 2009 35,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2008 31,426 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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OE05 SNZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OE05 SNZ, 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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OE05 SNZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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