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RJ05 NYK

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,331 mi
Last recorded102,331 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 NYK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 102,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner CV boot seeping grease

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 95,635 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Dec 2017 95,635 miles

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 87,395 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust leaking at front flexi section

Pass 4 Dec 2015 79,413 miles

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

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

child seat fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2014 74,370 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2014 74,370 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2013 69,436 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 63,413 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 57,438 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 48,170 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 39,310 miles

rear brake pads are wearing low

Pass 28 Jan 2009 30,994 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 24,786 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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RJ05 NYK is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RJ05 NYK, 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 RJ05 NYK registered?

RJ05 NYK is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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