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AO55 XFZ

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,708 mi
Last recorded122,708 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 XFZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 122,708 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes from flex slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front cat joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

all suspension parts covered in surface rust

Pass 18 Jul 2023 121,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 120,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe to box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 118,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear marked with chalk (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 118,393 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear marked with chalk (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 115,444 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 115,435 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 May 2018 109,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 May 2018 109,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2017 99,955 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 99,553 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside 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)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 May 2016 91,324 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 83,518 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2015 83,511 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 73,892 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 73,892 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 62,592 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 57,998 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 50,352 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 39,070 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 26,173 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 14,368 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 XFZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XFZ, 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 XFZ registered?

AO55 XFZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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