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PX05 WBW

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,355 mi
Last recorded78,355 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 WBW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2019 78,355 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower suspension arm front mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower suspension arm front mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system deteriorated

General corrosion on undercarriage and suspension components.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sign of possible fluid leak at calliper. Not leaking at time of test.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Tie bar inner mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Tie bar inner mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 18 Jul 2018 75,658 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated/slight leak at centre

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension link arm inner mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension link arm inner mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 14 Jul 2018 75,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Burst on brake decel test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system deteriorated/slight leak at centre

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension link arm inner mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension link arm inner mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 22 May 2017 72,011 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arm mounting point (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2017 72,010 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arm mounting point (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 68,626 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2016 68,624 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 64,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

exhaust centre and rear joint flanges corroded.

rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 27 May 2014 59,247 miles

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

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 51,743 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 43,523 miles

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)

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

front brake discs slightly scored on inside

rear brake discs slightly pitted on outside

Fail 11 Mar 2011 37,113 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 37,113 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 30,762 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 24,760 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 19,394 miles

both rear tyre treads worn to 3mm

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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PX05 WBW is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PX05 WBW, 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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PX05 WBW is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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