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VE55 OMP

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

109,019 mi
Last recorded109,019 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 OMP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 109,019 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 100,446 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 95,220 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of overheating binding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. reduced efficiency service and parking brake readings (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 88,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 88,486 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 83,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 83,248 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 76,965 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 76,961 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 71,072 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 65,218 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 60,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine under tray slightly loose

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

sill covers fitted [not allowing for full seatbelt inspection]

Fail 9 Feb 2015 60,076 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine under tray slightly loose

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

sill covers fitted [not allowing for full seatbelt inspection]

Pass 10 Feb 2014 53,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres beginning to perish and tyre walls slightly scrubbed

o/s/f tyre tread 3mm and worn on outer edge

sill covers fitted [not allowing for full sill inspection]

Fail 10 Feb 2014 53,835 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres beginning to perish and tyre walls slightly scrubbed

o/s/f tyre tread 3mm and worn on outer edge

sill covers fitted [not allowing for full sill inspection]

Pass 11 Feb 2013 48,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre walls slightly scrubbed

slight corrosion on o/s/r brake disc

Fail 11 Feb 2013 48,723 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

long hand-brake lever travel

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre walls slightly scrubbed

slight corrosion on o/s/r brake disc

Pass 7 Feb 2012 43,691 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 38,102 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 38,102 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 31,959 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 25,388 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 25,182 miles

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

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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VE55 OMP is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VE55 OMP, 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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VE55 OMP is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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