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EU54 RSX

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,440 mi
Last recorded83,440 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 RSX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 83,440 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 72,633 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2015 72,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 65,790 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 56,935 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear low on tread

Fail 21 Jan 2013 56,935 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre starting to wear low on tread

Pass 20 Jan 2012 49,391 miles

airbag and management light is on

rear brake pads low

Pass 1 Feb 2011 44,806 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 44,806 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 37,290 miles

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

airbag light is on

front brake pads wearing low

offside front tyre has 2mm tread

Pass 22 Jan 2010 37,290 miles

offside front tyre has 2mm tread

airbag light is on

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 22 Jan 2009 29,347 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 23,566 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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EU54 RSX is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EU54 RSX, 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 EU54 RSX registered?

EU54 RSX is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 January 2005.

Is EU54 RSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU54 RSX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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