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RF54 XVM

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,178 mi
Last recorded124,178 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 XVM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 124,178 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 124,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45%imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 112,643 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Aug 2019 112,617 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jul 2018 96,963 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 92,855 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

offside front tyre perished

Fail 26 Sep 2017 92,802 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear tyres perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 5 Oct 2016 86,574 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 81,452 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 81,381 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective LAMP ILLUMINATED (5.4.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 78,828 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 25 Sep 2014 78,788 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 3 Oct 2013 76,751 miles

front brake discs pitted and worn on inside edge

n/s/r brake disc pitted and slightly corroded

slight exhaust leak front front pipe

Fail 3 Oct 2013 76,751 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake discs pitted and worn on inside edge

n/s/r brake disc pitted and slightly corroded

slight exhaust leak front front pipe

Pass 12 Oct 2012 74,527 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 74,527 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 67,574 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 67,413 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Jan 2011 57,110 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 46,062 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 34,209 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 24,410 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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RF54 XVM is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RF54 XVM, 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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RF54 XVM is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 January 2005.

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