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RX05 DZW

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

86,301 mi
Last recorded86,301 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 DZW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 86,301 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened shock slight misting of oil (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 86,301 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened shock slight misting of oil (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 80,402 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 77,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush perished starting splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 66,364 miles

Nearside headlamp focus poor.

Nearside washer jet poor.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system rusting.

Fail 31 Oct 2019 66,364 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside headlamp focus poor.

Nearside washer jet poor.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system rusting.

Pass 2 Nov 2018 59,839 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 57,946 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 57,946 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Upper 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 Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 54,593 miles

Clutch biting point high

Exhaust corrosion

Horn operation intermittent

Oil misting noted

Fail 25 Jan 2017 54,593 miles

Clutch biting point high

Exhaust corrosion

Horn operation intermittent

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil misting noted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 51,898 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 48,489 miles

Battery loose

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 48,486 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery loose

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 44,773 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 44,773 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 42,720 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 38,787 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight knocking from n/s/f suspension

Pass 8 Jun 2011 37,839 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 35,831 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2010 35,831 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 31,891 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 25,499 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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RX05 DZW is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RX05 DZW, 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 RX05 DZW registered?

RX05 DZW is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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