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EX55 KKF

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

68,956 mi
Last recorded68,956 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 KKF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 68,956 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 68,956 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 68,246 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 65,362 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 62,302 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 62,302 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 59,175 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 55,464 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 51,928 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 47,900 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 43,498 miles

advise nearside front lower arm bush starting to debond

Pass 11 May 2012 39,307 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 4 May 2011 34,900 miles

Parking brake reserve travel

Pass 12 May 2010 30,064 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 29,284 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 29,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 20,580 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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EX55 KKF is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EX55 KKF, 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 KKF registered?

EX55 KKF is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 October 2005.

Is EX55 KKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 KKF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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