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AO55 XAS

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,841 mi
Last recorded80,841 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 XAS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 80,841 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 80,841 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 78,830 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Oct 2017 78,830 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 76,250 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 76,250 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 75,172 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 66,465 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 55,505 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 28 Nov 2013 55,505 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

OSF tyre valve perished

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 30 Nov 2012 41,876 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 38,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2011 33,344 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 27,903 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 21,001 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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AO55 XAS is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel 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 AO55 XAS, 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 AO55 XAS registered?

AO55 XAS is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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