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EN54 UFM

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,535 mi
Last recorded98,535 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 UFM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2019 98,535 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 95,715 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 92,851 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 90,493 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both front head lights yellowing slightly

front suspension sub frame bushes cracking and slight play both sids

near side rear tyre on 1,6mm and going bald outer edge

rear exhaust box rusty

rear suspension sub frame slightly corroded

slight front inner rack play both sides

Pass 14 Mar 2015 87,180 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 82,776 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 77,525 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 72,695 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 66,081 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 58,363 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 45,930 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 35,986 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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EN54 UFM is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 EN54 UFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN54 UFM registered?

EN54 UFM is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 January 2005.

Is EN54 UFM safe to buy?

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