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WK55 ZWR

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,673 mi
Last recorded156,673 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 ZWR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 156,673 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 153,301 miles

Propshaft not fitted at time of test

Sill covers & engine cover fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 5 Dec 2019 153,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp indicating a malfunction

Propshaft not fitted at time of test

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, worn to 2.4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Sill covers & engine cover fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 16 Nov 2018 141,904 miles

Engine & Sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Propshaft not fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Jul 2018 141,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Propshaft not fitted at time of test

Sill covers & engine cover fitted obscuring some testable items

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 3 May 2017 133,240 miles

Damage to n/s bottom of Windscreen only affecting view of bonnet

Engine cover & sill covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2016 131,264 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2016 131,260 miles

Rear Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 131,144 miles

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)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 126,854 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 126,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 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 Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

o/s/r outer tyre wall damaged & screw in tread

Pass 7 Feb 2014 121,783 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 115,626 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 105,580 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 105,580 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 83,896 miles

front brake discs and pads getting worn

rear brake discs getting worn

Pass 21 Sep 2009 66,546 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Sep 2008 51,054 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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WK55 ZWR is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WK55 ZWR, 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 WK55 ZWR registered?

WK55 ZWR is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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