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ET54 MJU

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,340 mi
Last recorded103,340 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 MJU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2018 103,340 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 91,817 miles

battery insecure

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 91,816 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

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

battery insecure

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

washers misaligned

Pass 18 Nov 2015 83,280 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 70,600 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 70,600 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 67,604 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 62,459 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn to limit....235/60HR16

Pass 6 Feb 2012 56,769 miles

offside rear tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 8 Feb 2011 51,510 miles

offside rear tyre worn to limit...advise replacement...235/60R16

Pass 19 Feb 2010 46,298 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 46,280 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front tyres close to limits

Pass 24 Feb 2009 39,741 miles

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 Jan 2008 32,453 miles

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

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

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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ET54 MJU is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ET54 MJU, 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 ET54 MJU registered?

ET54 MJU is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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