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EU55 ZPJ

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,127 mi
Last recorded79,127 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 ZPJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 79,127 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 75,626 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 70,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 66,681 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 63,304 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 60,358 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 56,236 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 56,236 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both rear and both front tyres starting to perish

n/s/f tyre wear outside edge

Pass 2 Jan 2014 53,847 miles

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Fail 2 Jan 2014 53,847 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 1 Dec 2012 49,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2011 41,900 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 41,837 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 34,886 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 27,812 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 21,094 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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EU55 ZPJ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EU55 ZPJ, 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 EU55 ZPJ registered?

EU55 ZPJ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is EU55 ZPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU55 ZPJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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