MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,332 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both Side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front the subframe mount point corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both Side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both Side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
general under body corrosion
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 BRAKE DISCS CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front brake discs inner faces corroded
Offside Front suspension arm [front] bush starting to split
Offside Rear brake disc corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge
both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
both front wishbone bushes in poor condition
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FE55 XLH is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 FE55 XLH, 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 FE55 XLH registered?
FE55 XLH is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 September 2005.
Is FE55 XLH safe to buy?
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