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WX05 ULH

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,731 mi
Last recorded131,731 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 ULH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2021 131,731 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 131,707 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 128,511 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 128,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

reverse lamps inop

Pass 26 Feb 2019 123,427 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 123,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 118,856 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Mar 2017 113,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 95,827 miles

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

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

front gearbox/diff signs of fluid/wet ect suspect possible weeping of diesel

Pass 1 Aug 2014 83,371 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low

o/s/r tyre perished

rear discs rusty pads wearing

Pass 29 Jul 2013 69,163 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 69,163 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 57,925 miles

n/s/f suspension arm bush starting to unbond

Pass 15 Jun 2012 57,803 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 57,803 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 52,556 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 44,735 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 36,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

REAR PADS VERY LOW

Pass 3 Jun 2009 36,850 miles

REAR PADS VERY LOW

Pass 3 Jun 2008 27,207 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit

sidewall damage to both front tyres

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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WX05 ULH is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WX05 ULH, 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 WX05 ULH registered?

WX05 ULH is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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