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ES55 CRS

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,352 mi
Last recorded88,352 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationES55 CRS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 88,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 88,352 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 75,771 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 74,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone front bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone front bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 68,754 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 68,636 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 62,142 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 62,142 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 55,001 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 55,001 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 51,772 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 42,464 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 38,555 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 28,150 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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ES55 CRS is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ES55 CRS, 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 ES55 CRS registered?

ES55 CRS is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 October 2005.

Is ES55 CRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for ES55 CRS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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