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WN55 MUE

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

197,103 mi
Last recorded197,103 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 MUE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 197,103 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

VEHICLE UNDERSIDE LIGHT CORROSION

Fail 28 Oct 2023 179,100 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

VEHICLE UNDERSIDE LIGHT CORROSION

Pass 12 Oct 2022 175,474 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 175,474 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 173,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 171,577 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 168,941 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 165,213 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 160,071 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 156,089 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 155,950 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 147,867 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 147,748 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin s (3.5.1g)

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

clutch worn

offside rear tyre worn close to wear indicator and close to legal limit

Pass 30 Oct 2014 127,610 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 111,939 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 82,249 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 82,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 70,666 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 70,666 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 59,772 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 59,772 miles

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)

Fail 29 Nov 2008 44,486 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 44,486 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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WN55 MUE is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WN55 MUE, 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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WN55 MUE is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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