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BD55 CAX

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,104 mi
Last recorded134,104 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 CAX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 134,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 134,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 133,710 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 133,710 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 122,695 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 120,923 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 120,902 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 115,331 miles

plasatic covers/undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2016 115,316 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Rear Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

plastic covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2014 108,078 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 98,550 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 84,797 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 74,801 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 63,154 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 63,027 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 49,042 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 36,962 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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BD55 CAX 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 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD55 CAX, 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 BD55 CAX registered?

BD55 CAX is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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