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A16 MKK

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

134,203 mi
Last recorded134,203 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 MKK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 134,203 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 130,167 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 122,834 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust starting to corrode on flanges and mounts

rear suspension arms corroding

slight play in steering rack inner joints

underfloor chassis corroded front to rear

Pass 3 Nov 2018 114,635 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 106,272 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 2 Dec 2016 98,870 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 98,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 96,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 89,762 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside wiper blade split on end but still clears screen ok

Pass 2 Jul 2014 79,501 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inside and outside edge

Pass 24 Jul 2013 74,331 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 74,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 68,026 miles

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 28 Apr 2011 56,770 miles

Front brake pads 80% worn approx

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 56,770 miles

Front brake pads 80% worn approx

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2010 46,347 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rear has nail in

Pass 11 May 2009 36,089 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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A16 MKK is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 A16 MKK, 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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A16 MKK is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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