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EY55 XJV

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,221 mi
Last recorded115,221 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 XJV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 115,221 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2017 109,889 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 109,889 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 100,431 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 100,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 89,529 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 76,210 miles

nearside rear,nearside front and offside front tyres approaching legal limit

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 30 May 2014 76,210 miles

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

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

nearside rear,nearside front and offside front tyres approaching legal limit

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Jun 2013 61,712 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 57,526 miles

windscreen chipped.

Pass 10 Oct 2011 48,478 miles

offside rear tyre 3/4 worn.

Pass 9 Sep 2010 39,758 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 30,632 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 30,632 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 22,606 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 22,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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EY55 XJV is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EY55 XJV, 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 EY55 XJV registered?

EY55 XJV is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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