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EA55 WLP

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,440 mi
Last recorded121,440 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 WLP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 121,440 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 121,366 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 114,365 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 114,365 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 107,802 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 107,712 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 101,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 93,861 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 86,802 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 86,785 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 70,048 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 52,152 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 40,733 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 31,097 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever near to stop but opperating and working correctly.

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 WLP is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WLP, 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 WLP registered?

EA55 WLP is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 December 2005.

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