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SG05 AUN

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

91,584 mi
Last recorded91,584 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 AUN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 91,584 miles

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

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

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

both headlamp aims only just met requirements (adjustment within spec)

Fail 4 Mar 2020 91,583 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

both headlamp aims only just met requirements (adjustment within spec)

Pass 22 Oct 2018 90,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 90,023 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened n/s & o/s dangerous (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 80,754 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 70,769 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 70,769 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Braking system leaking burst on test (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 62,533 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 62,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 58,820 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 51,113 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Aug 2012 41,479 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 41,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

o/s and n/s/r brake disc's corroded and in poor condition

o/s/r tyre and n/s/f tyre 2mm on outer edges

Pass 26 Aug 2011 31,474 miles

o/s and n/s/f lower suspension bottom ball joint's gaiter's split

Fail 26 Aug 2011 31,474 miles

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

o/s and n/s/f lower suspension bottom ball joint's gaiter's split

Pass 9 Feb 2011 27,976 miles

front discs slightly corroded

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2011 27,976 miles

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

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

front discs slightly corroded

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2010 20,225 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Feb 2010 20,225 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 12,207 miles

nearside front and rear tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 5 Feb 2009 12,207 miles

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

nearside front and rear tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Feb 2008 9,195 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 9,195 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SG05 AUN is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SG05 AUN, 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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SG05 AUN is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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