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EX55 HDH

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,797 mi
Last recorded98,797 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 HDH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 98,797 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 89,435 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 89,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 79,149 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 70,601 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 70,601 miles

Rear Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 68,764 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 60,633 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 51,669 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 42,214 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 33,107 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 26,723 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 19,049 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 15,596 miles

Front 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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EX55 HDH is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EX55 HDH, 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 EX55 HDH registered?

EX55 HDH is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is EX55 HDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 HDH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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