MOT Status
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116,912 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (under wheel arch) (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
brake pipe covered in grease / corrosion
exhaust system corroded
underbody corrosion inner sills / subframe
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
brake pipe covered in grease / corrosion
exhaust system corroded
underbody corrosion inner sills / subframe
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
exhaust corroded
oil seepage
underbody-rear chassis,subframe,suspension,sills etc-corroded,n/s/r backplate holed/rotted thru,unable to assess some areas due to covers
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit tested to plate limit of 0.95,averaged 1.08 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
coolant minimum level
exhaust corroded
oil seepage
underbody-rear chassis,subframe,suspension,sills etc-corroded,n/s/r backplate holed/rotted thru,unable to assess some areas due to covers
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
emissions near plated limit of 0.95
engine + diff oil leaks
exhaust corroded
n/s/f brake bind
n/s/r inner c/v gaiter insecure/leaking
o/s/r tyre worn outer edge
rear brake pipes corroded @ covers,unable to properly assess condition
subframes,suspension,chassis,sills,underbody area-widespread corrosion,unable to assess sills due to covers,n/s/r backplate rotted thru
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
emissions near plated limit of 0.95
engine + diff oil leaks
exhaust corroded
n/s/f brake bind
n/s/r inner c/v gaiter insecure/leaking
o/s/r tyre worn outer edge
rear brake pipes corroded @ covers,unable to properly assess condition
subframes,suspension,chassis,sills,underbody area-widespread corrosion,unable to assess sills due to covers,n/s/r backplate rotted thru
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Oil leak engine + o/s/r diff areas ()
engine noisy fanbelt/alternator clutch area
front brake bind
n/s/r inner c/v gaiter seepage
no airbag light?
o/s/r tyre edges wear
suspension,subframes,chassis,rear inner arches,exhaust,rear floor area-corroded
unable to assess some areas due to covers
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak engine + o/s/r diff areas ()
engine noisy fanbelt/alternator clutch area
front brake bind
n/s/r inner c/v gaiter seepage
no airbag light?
o/s/r tyre edges wear
suspension,subframes,chassis,rear inner arches,exhaust,rear floor area-corroded
unable to assess some areas due to covers
brake efforts starting distortion,fronts starting to bind
n/s/r inner c/v boot insecure/leaking
n/s/r tyre worn outer edge
no visible airbag light?
sills,subframe,suspension,rear chassis,exhaust,rear top mounts-corrosion present
unable to assess some areas due to covers
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/r inner cv boot slight seepape
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AF05 KHT is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 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 AF05 KHT, 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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AF05 KHT is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 March 2005.
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