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VN55 WNB

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

164,512 mi
Last recorded164,512 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 WNB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 164,512 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 164,512 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 152,132 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt stalk plastic surround is missing

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension upper mount is showing movement

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured Boot wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust section is knocking on tow bar

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 road tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 152,125 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Seat belt stalk plastic surround is missing

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension upper mount is showing movement

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

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured Boot wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust section is knocking on tow bar

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 road tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 152,113 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 133,433 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 133,433 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 116,514 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 116,510 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 108,907 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 108,906 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 103,964 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2014 103,964 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2013 87,634 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 87,634 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 83,276 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 75,909 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 75,894 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 69,589 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 61,510 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 54,178 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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VN55 WNB is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VN55 WNB, 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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VN55 WNB is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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