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WK05 UUZ

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

80,014 mi
Last recorded80,014 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 UUZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 80,014 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing n/s and o/s bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 76,888 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 73,359 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 66,354 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 66,347 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 66,198 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle under side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 66,198 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle under side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 66,170 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear back plates (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front and rear tyre edges worn

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side and components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 57,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine bay/under covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2017 51,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Going to flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Going to flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Going to flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 51,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Going to flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Going to flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Going to flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 49,329 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Going to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Going to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 49,324 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Going to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Going to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 47,723 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 44,901 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 39,829 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 35,035 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 35,035 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 30,712 miles

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)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 30,712 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 26,513 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 22,622 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 18,482 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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WK05 UUZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WK05 UUZ, 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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WK05 UUZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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