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EJ05 VUO

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,945 mi
Last recorded74,945 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 VUO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 74,945 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 70,324 miles

(1) air bag lamp staying on dash (2) nsf tyre wearing low on shoulders & WALL CRACKES

Fail 24 Jun 2011 62,398 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 62,398 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 56,910 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 51,151 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 51,151 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 38,963 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 38,963 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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EJ05 VUO is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EJ05 VUO, 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 EJ05 VUO registered?

EJ05 VUO is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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The MOT history for EJ05 VUO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EJ05 VUO have outstanding finance?

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