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SV55 DWO

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

60,508 mi
Last recorded60,508 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 DWO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 60,508 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 60,448 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 58,909 miles

fuel tank outer shell damp but not leaking

power steering pump has slight noise

Fail 31 Jul 2018 58,909 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel pipe (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (both sides) (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2017 51,067 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 48,319 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 48,319 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 44,791 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 44,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2014 40,613 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2014 40,613 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2013 36,543 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyre sidewalls perished & worn on inner edges

Fail 25 Sep 2013 36,543 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyre sidewalls perished & worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Oct 2012 32,765 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

engine managment light on

Pass 13 Oct 2011 29,077 miles

airbag light on

eml light on

Fail 13 Oct 2011 29,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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 locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

airbag light on

eml light on

Pass 23 Sep 2010 25,071 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 21,747 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 16,460 miles

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

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

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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SV55 DWO is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SV55 DWO, 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 SV55 DWO registered?

SV55 DWO is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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