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EO55 UGW

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

130,166 mi
Last recorded130,166 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 UGW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2023 130,166 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear sections of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front to sub rame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 116,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 112,971 miles

EXHAUST IS CORRODED REPAIRED AND BLOWING

Nearside HEADLAMP AIM IS ON THE HIGH LIMIT

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS ONLY 17% MINIMUM REQUIREMENT IS 16%

Fail 5 Mar 2021 112,948 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

EXHAUST IS CORRODED REPAIRED AND BLOWING

Nearside HEADLAMP AIM IS ON THE HIGH LIMIT

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS ONLY 17% MINIMUM REQUIREMENT IS 16%

Pass 6 Mar 2020 108,429 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 108,420 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak corroded rear silencer and front pipe joins (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 106,202 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe/front pipe sleeve join and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 106,189 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe/front pipe sleeve join and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 94,631 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 83,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 74,692 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2016 74,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2015 62,268 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 4 Sep 2015 62,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2014 53,176 miles

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

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

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

centre rear seat belt plastic on buckle broken

front exhaust mounting clamp corroded and broken

Fail 5 Sep 2014 53,176 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

front exhaust mounting clamp corroded and broken

Pass 2 Sep 2013 47,624 miles

nsf lower suspension arm bush front cracking

Pass 19 Sep 2012 42,202 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Aug 2011 36,462 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Aug 2010 31,545 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Aug 2009 25,078 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 17,939 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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EO55 UGW is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EO55 UGW, 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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EO55 UGW is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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