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SY55 NJZ

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

120,511 mi
Last recorded120,511 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 NJZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 120,511 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 120,485 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2017 114,382 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 102,618 miles

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

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

fuel tank straps corroded

slight dampness at fuel tank

suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2015 96,200 miles

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

dampness at fuel tank

Pass 25 Aug 2014 87,317 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 74,878 miles

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

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

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

n/s/front brake binding

Pass 28 Aug 2012 67,401 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 59,584 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 30 Aug 2010 49,885 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 38,159 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2008 26,851 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 NJZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NJZ, 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 NJZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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