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AJ55 WNR

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,185 mi
Last recorded128,185 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 WNR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 128,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre worn outer edge

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 107,217 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Apr 2015 86,949 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 83,533 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 83,530 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 78,629 miles

nearside front tyre thin on outside edge

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly and wearing thin

Fail 19 Jun 2013 78,628 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front tyre thin on outside edge

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly and wearing thin

Pass 28 Jun 2012 74,596 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2012 74,596 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 66,331 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 51,659 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 39,063 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 25,804 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 WNR is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 WNR, 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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What year was AJ55 WNR registered?

AJ55 WNR is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 December 2005.

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