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WL05 NLN

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,642 mi
Last recorded100,642 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 NLN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 100,642 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lenses poor condition (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge close 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake travel high

Pass 7 Dec 2020 90,705 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 90,705 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 83,383 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 83,383 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2018 75,186 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 75,179 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 71,429 miles

engine cover,under tray and sill covers fitted.

front tyre treads getting low on edges.

Pass 7 Dec 2016 68,077 miles

both front tyre treads getting low on outer edge.

under tray and sill covers fitted.

Fail 6 Dec 2016 68,077 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)

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) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyre treads getting low on outer edge.

under tray and sill covers fitted.

Fail 29 Nov 2016 67,981 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also has slight edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 66,161 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 66,160 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 60,795 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 60,795 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 54,799 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 54,799 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 49,100 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)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 49,090 miles

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)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 44,161 miles

both front discs worn thin.

Pass 14 Jan 2011 38,294 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 29,379 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 19,266 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 16,799 miles

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

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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WL05 NLN is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WL05 NLN, 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 WL05 NLN registered?

WL05 NLN is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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