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SY55 NJV

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

126,678 mi
Last recorded126,678 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 NJV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 126,678 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 126,672 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 124,168 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF AND NSF HEAVILY CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view WINDSCREEN CHIPPED (3.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL UNDERSIDE HAS CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT AND REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 124,064 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SUBFRAME BRACKET (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced NSR OUTER SILL CORRODED/HOLED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting OSR AND NSR (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF AND NSF HEAVILY CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view WINDSCREEN CHIPPED (3.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL UNDERSIDE HAS CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT AND REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 120,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view WINDSCREEN CHIPPED (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component FROM RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 120,732 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded OSF AND NSF (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NSR INNER SILL HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OSR INNER SILL HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view WINDSCREEN CHIPPED (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component FROM RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 116,651 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF AND NSF CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 116,512 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play OSF AND NSF (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OSR SILL HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF AND NSF CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside DOOR STEP BAR INSECURE

Pass 8 Apr 2022 109,778 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL COIL SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases LEAK AT FRONT SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 109,694 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO BACK BRAKE PIPES ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT - FLOOR HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded ALL COIL SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases LEAK AT FRONT SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 103,098 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank filler pipes ()

Fuel tank damp, not leaking at time of test.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front ant roll bar link boot split.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (all pipes). (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 103,098 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central heat shield security.

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank filler pipes ()

Fuel tank damp, not leaking at time of test.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front ant roll bar link boot split.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (all pipes). (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 98,776 miles

Fuel filler pipe has signs of leaking.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 91,408 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear diff oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2018 83,509 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 78,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear bumper lower retaining brackets corroded

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 12 Apr 2017 78,371 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear bumper lower retaining brackets corroded

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 13 Apr 2016 73,518 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 73,518 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2015 68,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 63,070 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2013 57,684 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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Apr 2013 57,684 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 52,433 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 31 Mar 2011 48,307 miles

N/S Rear tyre worn on outer edge.

O/S Rear brake slight binding.

Slight leak at steering rack.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 43,597 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 34,953 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 34,952 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front wipers slightly cracked

Pass 19 May 2008 25,909 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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SY55 NJV is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 SY55 NJV, 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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SY55 NJV is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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