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SJI 6112

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,204 mi
Last recorded81,204 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJI 6112
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 81,204 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 79,972 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 74,986 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 74,986 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt UNCLIPPED (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 70,567 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEX PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 64,511 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEX PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened RADIUS ARMS BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 64,511 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEX PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened RADIUS ARMS BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 58,491 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 58,369 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering SUBFRAME (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering SUBFRAME (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 53,257 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 48,134 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 43,297 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 43,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 38,831 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 35,229 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 31,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 25,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

o/s and n/s front discs have slight wear

Pass 16 Mar 2010 19,900 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 13,093 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 10,613 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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SJI 6112 is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SJI 6112, 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 SJI 6112 registered?

SJI 6112 is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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