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EX55 UEV

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

95,199 mi
Last recorded95,199 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 UEV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2024 95,199 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint corroded away, slight leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 91,354 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively & distorted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 91,318 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake noise

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively & distorted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 87,759 miles

Front exhaust flexi broken & slight blow

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 84,020 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from flexi joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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 getting close to wear bars. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 84,020 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from flexi joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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 getting close to wear bars. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 79,550 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint broken & leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 79,550 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint broken & leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 73,858 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 73,858 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2018 71,016 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 71,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 66,323 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 60,636 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 54,913 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 48,007 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 41,245 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 41,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 39,171 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 34,781 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 28,930 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 9 Sep 2009 22,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 15,178 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 UEV is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UEV, 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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EX55 UEV is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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