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DY55 HEJ

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2016
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,533 mi
Last recorded54,533 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 HEJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Feb 2015 54,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 47,769 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 41,414 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 37,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2011 32,865 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 28,422 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 24,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

both headslamp aims on lower level

front brake pads worn

nearside wiper blade split advise replace

offside rear plus centre rear seat belts not check (centre under seat with child seat fitted)

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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DY55 HEJ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DY55 HEJ, 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 DY55 HEJ registered?

DY55 HEJ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 November 2005.

Is DY55 HEJ safe to buy?

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