MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,561 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi to cat flange . (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at offside arm mounts . (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on chassis rail with in 30 cm of trailing arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on sill, with in 30cm of trailing arm mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability broken away from subframe (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
ABS , ESP light was on when first started but has stayed out through test, suggest having this checked
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
brake pedal soft , suggest having the brakes serviced asap
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front / cat flange, strongly suggest having this repaired (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front abs wires loose
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg , at subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front / cat flange, strongly suggest having this repaired (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front abs wires loose
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded with in 30 cm of rear subframe (2.4.A.3)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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SP05 RXK is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black 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 SP05 RXK, 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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SP05 RXK is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 March 2005.
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