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CF55 BWY

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

122,028 mi
Last recorded122,028 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 BWY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 122,028 miles

Nearside steering gaiter misting of oil

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 122,018 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside steering gaiter misting of oil

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 115,121 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 104,498 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 91,429 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 79,831 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 64,635 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 48,093 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 43,194 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 36,640 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 30,604 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 24,246 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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CF55 BWY is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 CF55 BWY, 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 CF55 BWY registered?

CF55 BWY is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 December 2005.

Is CF55 BWY safe to buy?

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