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AV55 WUD

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,799 mi
Last recorded158,799 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 WUD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 158,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 150,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2020 143,254 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 136,257 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 127,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 118,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre going bald on edge

Pass 12 Aug 2016 113,398 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 113,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 107,785 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 103,062 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 103,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 97,903 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 90,169 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 84,123 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 73,023 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 60,331 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 60,331 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 54,663 miles

rear brake pads worn down very close to minimum,advise replacement

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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AV55 WUD is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV55 WUD, 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 AV55 WUD registered?

AV55 WUD is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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