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RN54 RDV

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

60,224 mi
Last recorded60,224 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 RDV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2023 60,224 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 57,008 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 55,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Mar 2021 55,107 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Mar 2020 53,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre puncture ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 48,938 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 45,214 miles

Fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 42,734 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 38,550 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 38,549 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 36,821 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 36,820 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 32,415 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 32,415 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 30,378 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 30,378 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 27,298 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 10 Apr 2012 27,298 miles

airbag light on

Pass 31 Mar 2011 23,307 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 21,979 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Pass 18 Apr 2009 20,067 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 19,141 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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RN54 RDV is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RN54 RDV, 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 RN54 RDV registered?

RN54 RDV is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 February 2005.

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