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EF55 RYP

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,215 mi
Last recorded88,215 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 RYP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 88,215 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 88,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

spilt pin missing near side front ball joint

Pass 6 Mar 2023 84,348 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 84,348 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 81,439 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 77,136 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Feb 2020 73,250 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 62,585 miles

EML on on dash

Fail 28 Feb 2018 62,523 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 56,735 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 48,869 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 44,914 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 38,921 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 33,063 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 27,194 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 22,572 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 17,425 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 12,716 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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EF55 RYP is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RYP, 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 RYP registered?

EF55 RYP is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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