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EA55 KSF

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

173,002 mi
Last recorded173,002 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 KSF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 173,002 miles

All steering & suspension shows general age & surface corrosion

Both headlights misting (Pattern just meets criteria)

Both side front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Exhaust corroding

Nearside rear inner & outer sill starting to show corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2025 170,363 miles

All steering & suspension shows general age related wear & surface corrosion

Both sides headlights starting to mist & pattern fading

Exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2024 168,146 miles

All steering & suspension shows general age related wear & surface corrosion

Both sides headlights starting to mist & pattern fading

Exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2024 168,146 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All steering & suspension shows general age related wear & surface corrosion

Both sides headlights starting to mist & pattern fading

Exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2023 165,693 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lamps misted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 155,541 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 146,503 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 139,564 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Aug 2020 139,564 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Aug 2019 129,936 miles

engine light on

Fail 27 Aug 2019 129,934 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine light on

Pass 10 Aug 2018 119,042 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 110,014 miles

Offside Front brake pipe flex slight twist

Pass 25 Aug 2016 102,285 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 102,285 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 97,267 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 97,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 82,929 miles

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 17 Oct 2013 77,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 77,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 70,086 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 63,371 miles

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 53,413 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 43,125 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 31,959 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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EA55 KSF is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EA55 KSF, 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 EA55 KSF registered?

EA55 KSF is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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