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WG55 XAW

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

162,879 mi
Last recorded162,879 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 XAW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 162,879 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2021 162,879 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 11 May 2021 162,867 miles

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

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front bolt missing in headlamp but secure

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 5 Jun 2020 154,243 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 154,211 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 149,047 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 144,058 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 144,045 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Subframe (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Suspension arm (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Subframe (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Customer advised vehicle unroad worthy

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Vehicle decelerometer brake check not carried out due to vehicles road worthiness

Pass 24 Jan 2017 139,630 miles

engine covers

front suspension wishbone bushes in a poor condition

oil misting around power steering pump

plastic sills

rear number plate showing delamantion

surface corrosion showing on all suspension and brake parts

tow bar fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2017 139,630 miles

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

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

engine covers

front suspension wishbone bushes in a poor condition

oil misting around power steering pump

plastic sills

rear number plate showing delamantion

surface corrosion showing on all suspension and brake parts

tow bar fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2016 135,640 miles

engine cover

oil mist around power steering pump

plastic sills

rear number plate showing delamination

rear tyres showing surface cracking

tow bar fitted

under trays

Pass 27 Jan 2015 131,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre showing surface cracking around inside wall

oil misting around power steering pump

plastic sills

rear brake hose metal ends showing corrosion

tow bar fitted detachable part not fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2014 126,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor chips in windscreen

plastic sills

rear brake hose metal ends showing corrosion

surface cracking showing on o/s/r tyre sidewalls and tyre wearing on shoulders

tow bar fitted detatchable part not fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2013 121,262 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 121,262 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wipers split

Pass 24 Jan 2012 116,129 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 94,688 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 70,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 51,164 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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WG55 XAW is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XAW, 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 XAW is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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