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2005 KIA SPORTAGE
General Information
- Registration SW05BAR
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model SPORTAGE
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1975cc
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- Expired 10 Jun 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 18,716 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Sub-frame likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Sub-frame fractured this vehicle is extremly dangerous do not drive, (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
17 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 14,246 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
24 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 12,904 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
24 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 12,904 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
28 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 11,656 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2017 10 Jun 20263 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 7,764 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2016 10 Jun 202615 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 6,311 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2016 10 Jun 202614 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 6,311 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
15 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 68,025 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2015 10 Jun 202625 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 68,001 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
27 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 59,084 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2014 10 Jun 202615 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 57,689 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 52,694 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2013 10 Jun 202613 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,873 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2012 10 Jun 20269 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 48,873 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
10 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 39,727 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
9 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 39,714 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
- brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,995 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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SW05BAR was registered on 2005-05-19
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