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SP05 RXK

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,561 mi
Last recorded110,561 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 RXK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2020 110,561 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 108,369 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 108,365 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 105,489 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 105,486 miles

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))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 101,714 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 101,711 miles

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 98,131 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 98,134 miles

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 93,222 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 85,568 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 78,308 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 70,476 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 60,874 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 53,378 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 43,201 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 36,440 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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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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What year was SP05 RXK registered?

SP05 RXK is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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