MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,002 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired mounting bracket loose (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Clutch pedal rubber missing
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel tank damaged
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
clutch pedal pad missing
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake (1.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front sub frame ,rear mounting bush n/s, yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
clutch pedal rubber missing
tow bar corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
clutch peddle missing anti slip
Central Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced close to lower suspension arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
clutch peddle missing anti slip
Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
exhaust and fixings rusty
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
engine oil level below min - top up to above min before emission test
exhaust and fixings rusty
power steering level; below min - top up
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
powersteering pipes damp suspect leak
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
power steering leak, unable to pin point exactly where its from
power steering leak, unable to pin point exactly where its from
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
OIL LEAK
v/slight play in nsf bottom ball joint
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
HAND BRAKE HEIGHT HIGH BRAKE REQS ATTENSION ASAP
NSR ALLOY WHEEL DAMAGED IN CENTRE
OIL LEAK
chip in windscreen
v/slight play in nsf bottom ball joint
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YT05 LVN is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YT05 LVN, 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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YT05 LVN is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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