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SY05 EKL

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

141,173 mi
Last recorded141,173 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 EKL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 141,173 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fuel tank staining

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 141,171 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fuel tank staining

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 141,169 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Battery live (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Seat belt buckle damaged Centre (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel tank has straining but to visible leaks

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arm mount previously welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 130,546 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 130,546 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 117,558 miles

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

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))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 117,447 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill at trailing arm mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength At trailing arm mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength At trailing arm mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected At anti roll bar mount. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 117,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill hold at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill hold at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak shocky leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassie leg at rear corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 111,767 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 111,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear nearside and offside tyre close to limiy

Pass 9 Aug 2017 105,336 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 98,885 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 92,057 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 92,057 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 86,371 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2014 86,371 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 78,384 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 78,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 70,253 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 62,649 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 62,521 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear discs scored.

Pass 30 Jun 2010 60,450 miles

front suspension arm front bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2009 57,472 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 54,180 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 54,180 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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SY05 EKL is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 SY05 EKL, 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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SY05 EKL is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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