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2005 KIA SPORTAGE
General Information
- Registration AP05FAF
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model SPORTAGE
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1975cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 13 Jun 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 93,859 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks (4.11 (c) (iii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Suspension component 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
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust joints in poor condition
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
22 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 89,095 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front suspension arm bushes are starting to split
- Exhaust joints are in poor condition
19 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 89,095 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 85,004 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cutting on inside of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cutting on inside of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
18 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 78,513 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 72,178 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- rear brake discs pitted
19 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 72,178 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear brake discs pitted
31 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 69,051 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2018 13 Jun 202611 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 61,946 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust corroded
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- engine covers and undertrays fitted
8 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 61,919 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- exhaust corroded
- engine covers and undertrays fitted
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
13 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 60,046 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
8 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 57,866 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
16 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 55,494 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2014 13 Jun 20265 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 55,494 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
3 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 51,736 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
15 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 46,677 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
17 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 40,328 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
23 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 34,776 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2010 13 Jun 202631 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,548 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2009 13 Jun 202612 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,520 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2009 13 Jun 202619 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,298 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AP05FAF was registered on 2005-06-14
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