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DE55 ZVS

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,678 mi
Last recorded143,678 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 ZVS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 143,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 136,835 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 125,811 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 118,844 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 106,741 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 84,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 84,650 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 58,173 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 56,782 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 43,943 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2012 43,701 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 29,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake disc;s have slight wear

Pass 2 Feb 2010 23,539 miles

crack to winscreen zone b

Pass 24 Dec 2008 18,614 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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DE55 ZVS is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DE55 ZVS, 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 DE55 ZVS registered?

DE55 ZVS is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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