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EJ55 UZR

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

98,210 mi
Last recorded98,210 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 UZR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 98,210 miles

Front exhaust pipe corroded/leaking

hand brake lever high!

Pass 18 Jan 2024 94,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 92,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

n/s number plate light dim

poor pattern on both headlights

rear wiper blade split

Fail 27 Jan 2023 92,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

n/s number plate light dim

poor pattern on both headlights

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Oct 2021 88,902 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 88,902 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 86,419 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 84,503 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 80,769 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 77,540 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Oct 2016 74,372 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Oct 2015 72,164 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2014 68,814 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 65,207 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 61,694 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 55,355 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 48,271 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 37,178 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 25,199 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EJ55 UZR is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EJ55 UZR, 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 EJ55 UZR registered?

EJ55 UZR is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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