MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,338 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier POOR (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Upper *** RUST EMMITING FROM GEAR CABLE CONNECTION / LOOSE ? ***
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE AT 2.6MM (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front *** SEAT BELT OPERATION POOR ***
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE AT 2.8MM (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF SEALS (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear PARKING BRAKE NOISE UNDER TEST
**** TYRES UNDER INFLATED ****
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive *** DIFF LEAKING OIL *** (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive *** INTERCOOLER AREA *** (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 3.3MM *** (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *** FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED , TO FLEXY HOSE *** (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **** TYRE AT 2.9MM **** (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy *** NOISEY *** (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play *** BALL JOINT HAS PLAY *** (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **** TYRE AT 2.2MM **** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM **** (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ***FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED, TO FLEXY HOSE *** (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 3.2MM *** (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive ***BACK OF ENGINE AREA*** (8.4.1 (a) (i))
**** TYRES UNDER INFLATED ****
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive *** DIFF LEAKING OIL *** (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive *** INTERCOOLER AREA *** (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 3.3MM *** (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *** FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED , TO FLEXY HOSE *** (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **** TYRE AT 2.9MM **** (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy *** NOISEY *** (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play *** BALL JOINT HAS PLAY *** (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **** TYRE AT 2.2MM **** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM **** (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ***FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED, TO FLEXY HOSE *** (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 3.2MM *** (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive ***BACK OF ENGINE AREA*** (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Outer brake disc faces corroded possible stuck pads brake performance not affected
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Outer brake disc faces corroded possible stuck pads brake performance not affected
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive INTERCOOLER AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OUTER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM, ( FRONT AND REAR BUSHES ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OUTER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 2.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM, ( FRONT AND REAR BUSHES ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Both front wearing on the inner edges.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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WG55 LJJ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 WG55 LJJ, 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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WG55 LJJ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 October 2005.
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