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BJ55 AZR

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,773 mi
Last recorded103,773 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 AZR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 103,773 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 103,773 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2014 100,801 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 93,173 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 92,966 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 75,271 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 75,271 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 61,611 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 61,611 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 51,884 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 51,884 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 43,590 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2008 37,616 miles

hand brake high

Fail 6 Aug 2008 37,616 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hand brake high

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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BJ55 AZR is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BJ55 AZR, 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 BJ55 AZR registered?

BJ55 AZR is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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