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EK55 AOX

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,741 mi
Last recorded60,741 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 AOX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 60,741 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 58,392 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 54,521 miles

engine covers and under body trays

Fail 13 Aug 2015 54,521 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers and under body trays

Fail 21 Aug 2014 51,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2014 51,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 45,142 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 Sep 2012 37,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2011 32,942 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 25,255 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges nearside rear tyre on outer edge

Pass 15 Sep 2009 18,980 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 14,660 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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EK55 AOX is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EK55 AOX, 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 EK55 AOX registered?

EK55 AOX is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 October 2005.

Is EK55 AOX safe to buy?

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