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CP55 SEY

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

173,184 mi
Last recorded173,184 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 SEY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 173,184 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 173,184 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 164,568 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 153,116 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 133,408 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 116,370 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 97,917 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 97,917 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 81,833 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 81,833 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 75,730 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 75,730 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 63,316 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 53,617 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 53,617 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 44,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 34,415 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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CP55 SEY 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 CP55 SEY, 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 CP55 SEY registered?

CP55 SEY is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is CP55 SEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP55 SEY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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