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DG55 BVL

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,509 mi
Last recorded101,509 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 BVL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 101,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 101,489 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened next to mounting (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2015 96,321 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 91,044 miles

front exhaust pipe corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2014 91,044 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

front exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2013 82,098 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 75,636 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 68,443 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 68,276 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front discs worn

Pass 17 Nov 2010 59,411 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 50,599 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 50,599 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 42,542 miles

advise:nearside front lower suspension arm front bush debonding from metal collar

advise:rear inner brake pads starting to wear low

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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DG55 BVL is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DG55 BVL, 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 DG55 BVL registered?

DG55 BVL is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is DG55 BVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG55 BVL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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