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AD05 LJE

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,996 mi
Last recorded116,996 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 LJE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2022 116,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake poor effort just made the requirements

Pass 28 Jun 2021 114,264 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 114,255 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 110,325 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bush (lower arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 110,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front most bush has become detached (lower arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bush (lower arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 105,973 miles

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

engine misfire at lower revs

rear bumper support brackets corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2019 105,955 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from steering pump to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

engine misfire at lower revs

rear bumper support brackets corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2018 101,378 miles

Oil leak transmission differential centre front ()

charging belt split

corrosion present near side rear bumper bracket assembly

Pass 24 Apr 2017 96,497 miles

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

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

power steering pipe corroded o/s of engine bay

Pass 11 Apr 2016 90,414 miles

gearbox /transfer box oil seal leaking centre front

power steering pipe corroded from steering pump

Pass 23 Apr 2015 82,392 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 82,153 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 75,212 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 75,085 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 May 2013 68,414 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 60,312 miles

airbag warning light is illuminated

Pass 3 May 2011 54,218 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 49,420 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 42,835 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 8 May 2008 36,587 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 36,587 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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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AD05 LJE is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AD05 LJE, 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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AD05 LJE is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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