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AJ55 RYC

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,734 mi
Last recorded154,734 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 RYC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2019 154,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 145,440 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 145,434 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/ anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 136,472 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 122,942 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 108,808 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 95,820 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 95,820 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 87,069 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 87,069 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 80,293 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 70,731 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 60,508 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 46,070 miles

1) N/S/F and O/S/F lower suspension bushes deteriorating.

2) Rear inner brake pads close to wear limit.

Pass 6 Nov 2008 34,236 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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AJ55 RYC is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AJ55 RYC, 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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AJ55 RYC is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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