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AJ05 XHN

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,441 mi
Last recorded165,441 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 XHN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2022 165,441 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sub Frame Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Through Out (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Near & Off Side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Through Out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under Body, Suspension & Brake Component Corrosion

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 159,041 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 1 Aug 2020 154,073 miles

condition n/s door mirror glass

condition of all front wishbone bushs

corrosion on rear sub frame and suspension arms

rear number plate

Pass 1 May 2019 144,535 miles

Offside Rear arm corrosion

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

Fail 1 May 2019 144,535 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear arm corrosion

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 134,990 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 129,269 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 129,269 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 13 May 2016 120,469 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 113,817 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 109,265 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 103,616 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 103,335 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 95,075 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 94,978 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 94,977 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 92,582 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 92,554 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 85,605 miles

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON

Fail 30 Jun 2009 85,592 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 30 May 2008 71,625 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 XHN is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AJ05 XHN, 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 XHN is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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