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DU55 EHT

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,913 mi
Last recorded80,913 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 EHT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 80,913 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 80,913 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 77,014 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 77,014 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 69,826 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 63,923 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 63,923 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 58,481 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 6 Sep 2011 58,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Aug 2010 46,572 miles

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

air bag light on

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Dec 2009 40,261 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 38,473 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 22,547 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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DU55 EHT is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 2,656cc 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 DU55 EHT, 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 DU55 EHT registered?

DU55 EHT is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is DU55 EHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU55 EHT 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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