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YR05 CXJ

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

72,690 mi
Last recorded72,690 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 CXJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 72,690 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 69,440 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 69,429 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2020 67,473 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 63,673 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underside covered in mud.

Underside showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 12 Mar 2019 63,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underside covered in mud.

Underside showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 12 Mar 2018 59,704 miles

Nearside Front Slight smearing wiper

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 55,658 miles

all coil springs slightly corroded

all shock absorber casings have slight corrosion on outer casings

Pass 29 Feb 2016 51,269 miles

Front n/s and o/s tires cracking in the tread and scrubbing on outer edge

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 51,269 miles

Front n/s and o/s tires cracking in the tread and scrubbing on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 47,228 miles

all brake pipes have slight corrosion on them in places

front and rear discs have slight corrosion on them

Pass 14 Mar 2014 43,337 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 39,889 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 39,889 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 37,063 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 35,116 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 32,241 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 24,621 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)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 17,589 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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YR05 CXJ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YR05 CXJ, 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 YR05 CXJ registered?

YR05 CXJ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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