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WK04 FTC

2004 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,709 mi
Last recorded113,709 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sportage66,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK04 FTC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2019 113,709 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting body mount (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting body mount (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Nearside and Offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside and Offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside and Offside front headlamp lenses deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak

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

Rear axle likely to become detached

Pass 27 Feb 2018 100,665 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 100,639 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 92,808 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 86,649 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 82,210 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 76,431 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 63,074 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 56,356 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 May 2010 56,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 May 2009 46,251 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 35,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 20 May 2008 35,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear exhaust heavily corroded

vacuum pipes to all hubs split

Pass 18 May 2007 25,420 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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WK04 FTC is a 2004 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 66,706 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 WK04 FTC, 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 22 years old, this Kia Sportage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WK04 FTC is a 2004 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 May 2004.

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