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SO55 KUF

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,760 mi
Last recorded119,760 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 KUF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2022 119,760 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 112,945 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 112,775 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 108,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 104,628 miles

Sills corroded

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 104,556 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded F->R (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system F->R (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Sills corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2018 98,310 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 235/60/17 ()

Offside Front slight play in strut top mount

Side repeater slightly discoloured NS+OS (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres 235/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 98,310 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 235/60/17 ()

Offside Front slight play in strut top mount

Side repeater slightly discoloured NS+OS (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres 235/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 91,763 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 85,264 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing FRONT AND REAR (2.7.2a)

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

coil spring corroded FRONT AND REAR (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 85,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing FRONT AND REAR (2.7.2a)

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

coil spring corroded FRONT AND REAR (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 77,986 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 72,274 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 72,271 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 67,708 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 65,597 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 58,625 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 43,838 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 33,535 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 23,709 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 23,709 miles

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

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

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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SO55 KUF is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SO55 KUF, 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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SO55 KUF is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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