MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,254 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Chassis,suspension components,sub frame,rear axle,brakes and fuel lines rusty
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Chassis,suspension components,sub frame,rear axle,brakes and fuel lines rusty
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning hi-level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))
split pin missing from n/s/f ball joint retaining nut
trims covering sills preventing inspection
welding on chassis undersealed over
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi level stop some leds out (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong way (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inside face badly corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning hi-level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
plastic trims covering outer sills preventing inspection
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front subframe offside rear bush worn
nearside rear tyre badly worn on inside edge
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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ST55 MKU is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 ST55 MKU, 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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ST55 MKU is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 November 2005.
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