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CT55 DFA

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,734 mi
Last recorded59,734 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 DFA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 59,734 miles

Air bag light indicates a fault

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2012 59,727 miles

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

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

Air bag light indicates a fault

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2011 47,191 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 47,181 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 28,225 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 20,960 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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CT55 DFA is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CT55 DFA, 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 CT55 DFA registered?

CT55 DFA is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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