MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,081 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
engine covers and undertrays fitted
offside mirror secured with tape
oil leak
smell of fuel
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
EML on
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
engine cover and undertrays and sill guards fitted
offside mirror held with tape
oil leak
smell of fuel
wheel bearing noise on brake test
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Front & rear brake disc worn & corroded
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front & rear brake disc worn & corroded
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WF05 URM is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 WF05 URM, 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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What year was WF05 URM registered?
WF05 URM is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 April 2005.
Is WF05 URM safe to buy?
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