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RA55 DGX

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,955 mi
Last recorded143,955 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 DGX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 143,955 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened very corroded and rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear rear subframe very corroded and rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system very corroded and rusty

Fail 15 Feb 2022 143,766 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened very corroded and rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear rear subframe very corroded and rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system very corroded and rusty

Pass 3 Feb 2021 137,851 miles

Central Rear exhaust box very corroded and peeling,

Central Rear subframe very corroded

Nearside Front Lower bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension rod mounting modified but not seriously weakened very ,very corroded will need replacing soon (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Suspension rod mounting modified but not seriously weakened very ,very corroded will need replacing soon (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 133,956 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 124,918 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 124,914 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn [forward bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 116,435 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 116,435 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 107,781 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 97,132 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Pass 13 Feb 2015 87,028 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 80,455 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 69,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2013 69,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 54,046 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 48,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jan 2010 40,741 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 33,159 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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RA55 DGX is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 RA55 DGX, 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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RA55 DGX is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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