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SG05 HNH

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,991 mi
Last recorded106,991 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 HNH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2020 106,991 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak not tested (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 101,608 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 96,012 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 95,715 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint modification unsafe no locking device (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2018 85,549 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 85,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 67,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged to rear (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 67,987 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Fuel tank insecure tank strap (7.2.1)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 63,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2014 63,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 59,314 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 55,615 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 51,822 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 47,989 miles

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

rear discs need replaced

Pass 2 Sep 2009 43,197 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 38,648 miles

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2008 36,383 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 HNH is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SG05 HNH, 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 HNH is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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