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BN55 MMX

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

139,961 mi
Last recorded139,961 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 MMX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 139,961 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 139,952 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 139,952 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 139,924 miles

Sub-frame likely to fail rear axle subframe and suspension link mount holed and corroded,, in front of rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2019 135,680 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2019 135,680 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 129,964 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 129,964 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 125,444 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 120,617 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 116,626 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 109,652 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 102,563 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 90,990 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 78,541 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 76,800 miles

air bag light on

Pass 20 Aug 2010 64,327 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 51,386 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 39,790 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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BN55 MMX is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BN55 MMX, 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 BN55 MMX registered?

BN55 MMX is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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