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FG55 VCW

2005 Kia Sportage

Gold Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,990 mi
Last recorded67,990 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2010
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 VCW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2010 67,990 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 58,504 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 58,504 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2008 44,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 44,165 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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FG55 VCW is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Gold with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FG55 VCW, 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 FG55 VCW registered?

FG55 VCW is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is FG55 VCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG55 VCW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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