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EF55 KJE

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,275 mi
Last recorded144,275 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 KJE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 144,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2023 135,296 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 128,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 121,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 114,430 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 105,748 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 105,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 96,916 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 8 Feb 2018 96,916 miles

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

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2017 87,486 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 87,486 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 81,516 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 73,647 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 66,934 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)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 66,713 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 61,210 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 61,210 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 54,261 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 48,019 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 39,854 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 32,858 miles

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

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

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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EF55 KJE is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 EF55 KJE, 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 EF55 KJE registered?

EF55 KJE is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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The MOT history for EF55 KJE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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