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EN55 NKP

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

176,142 mi
Last recorded176,142 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN55 NKP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 176,142 miles

Nearside Front tyre in poor condition

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Fail 2 Feb 2019 176,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre in poor condition

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Pass 1 Mar 2018 161,953 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the edge

Pass 14 Dec 2016 154,228 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 154,228 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 139,592 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 123,748 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 109,432 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

the flexi pipe on the exhaust has broken but it is not leaking any gasses

Pass 1 Nov 2012 96,369 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 78,741 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2010 64,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 64,919 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 50,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 50,074 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 36,941 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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EN55 NKP is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EN55 NKP, 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 EN55 NKP registered?

EN55 NKP is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is EN55 NKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN55 NKP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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