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SL05 MPO

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

135,859 mi
Last recorded135,859 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 MPO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 135,859 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general under body and suspension corrosion

parking brake lever travel high but not excessive

Pass 7 Dec 2023 121,880 miles

rear suspension corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2023 121,880 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2022 118,206 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 113,340 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 102,468 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 102,185 miles

both rear tyres perished

oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2019 102,086 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 97,760 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 91,623 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 87,557 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 87,557 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 79,604 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 69,279 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2013 62,411 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 62,411 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 54,973 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 May 2012 54,973 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 May 2011 48,087 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 40,682 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 33,135 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 24,912 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 24,912 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SL05 MPO is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SL05 MPO, 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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SL05 MPO is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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