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EX55 UFA

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,505 mi
Last recorded86,505 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 86,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 86,493 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also slight play in joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

O/S steering rack gaiter damp

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 81,466 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 81,450 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Added 2.5 litres 5/30 oil to engine

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 75,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

both front headlamp lenses misted

Fail 17 Aug 2018 75,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

both front headlamp lenses misted

Pass 6 Sep 2017 70,599 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 70,599 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 67,862 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside steering rack gaitor weeping slightly

Fail 9 Sep 2016 67,862 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside steering rack gaitor weeping slightly

Pass 7 Sep 2015 61,587 miles

front brake disc's worn a slight lip

o/s/f tyre minor cut to inner sidewall

steering and suspension shows age related wear

Fail 7 Sep 2015 61,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake disc's worn a slight lip

o/s/f tyre minor cut to inner sidewall

steering and suspension shows age related wear

Pass 6 Sep 2014 49,076 miles

both front wipers starting to smear

front discs corroding on edges

front tyres starting to perish

Pass 28 Aug 2013 38,145 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 30,428 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 27,838 miles

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

Front wipers smearing

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 24,345 miles

all tyres getting close to wear bars

rear discs corroding

windscreen just meets

Pass 26 Aug 2009 19,858 miles

exhaust for slight corrosion

front brake discs lipped & inner pads look low

nearside rear tyre wear on inside edge of tread

Pass 26 Aug 2008 16,582 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 UFA is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 UFA, 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 UFA registered?

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

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