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AJ05 LKO

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,561 mi
Last recorded138,561 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 LKO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2022 138,561 miles

Emissions not tested No reading at pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Sep 2021 125,745 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 113,137 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 98,996 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 95,793 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 95,793 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 92,913 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 235/60R16 100H Sailun (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 92,893 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle - rear flange joint corroded away to nothing. (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 235/60R16 100H Sailun (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 89,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 86,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 85,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 81,687 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 81,687 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 76,871 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 70,450 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 57,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 42,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 34,053 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2008 26,232 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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AJ05 LKO is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AJ05 LKO, 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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AJ05 LKO is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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