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AT55 SUZ

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

156,920 mi
Last recorded156,920 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT55 SUZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 156,920 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 149,305 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 136,007 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 120,752 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 120,694 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 107,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 99,647 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 87,519 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 87,519 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 76,019 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 76,019 miles

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

both front wiper blades splitting

Pass 29 Aug 2012 66,657 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 55,604 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 40,032 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 31,444 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 31,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 22,796 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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AT55 SUZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AT55 SUZ, 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 AT55 SUZ registered?

AT55 SUZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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