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EX55 KJO

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,314 mi
Last recorded68,314 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 KJO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 68,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 68,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 59,631 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 57,754 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (3.5.1i)

suspension components corroded in parts

Pass 15 Aug 2016 55,157 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S Front (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S On inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 50,400 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 47,578 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 46,050 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 43,155 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 43,155 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 33,313 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 25,334 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 21,257 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 19,973 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 KJO is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue 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 KJO, 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 KJO registered?

EX55 KJO is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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