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EX55 UEO

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

77,443 mi
Last recorded77,443 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 UEO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 77,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 75,480 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 73,408 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 73,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 70,872 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 61,540 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 59,738 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 59,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 57,635 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 56,549 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 53,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 50,823 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 48,108 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 131,950 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 41,265 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 38,014 miles

rear brake pads worn to mot limit of 1.5mm attention needed

Pass 13 Sep 2012 34,063 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 29,592 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 23,135 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 16,888 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 12,620 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 UEO is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 UEO, 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 UEO registered?

EX55 UEO is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is EX55 UEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 UEO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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