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EX55 UDV

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

64,408 mi
Last recorded64,408 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 UDV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 64,408 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 61,824 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 59,469 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 59,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 57,520 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 56,296 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 52,490 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 47,755 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 42,987 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 37,639 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 32,432 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 26,194 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 20,355 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 UDV is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EX55 UDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX55 UDV registered?

EX55 UDV is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is EX55 UDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 UDV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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