MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,929 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
headlamps deteriorted beam ok at time of test
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
headlamps deteriorted beam ok at time of test
minor exhaust blow flexi pipe area
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover is split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
(exhaust) flex pipe is broken also leaking, middle section has a hole corroded on all connections and rear back box bracket is seriously corroded
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad is really close to 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))
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))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear exhaust flange heavily corroded
Front exhaust flexy in poor condition
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended front bush (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended front bush (2.4.F.3)
n/s/r tyre worn on outer tread
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
vehicle tested in wet condition
Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
plastic covering both outer sill panels
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside wiperblade splitting at ends
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front brake discs worn to limits
nearside front tyre worn on edges
wear to front brake discs
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
both rear discs lipped
engine cover fitted
front discs lipped
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RA55 DHG is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 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 DHG, 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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What year was RA55 DHG registered?
RA55 DHG is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 October 2005.
Is RA55 DHG safe to buy?
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