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FL55 HCF

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

144,080 mi
Last recorded144,080 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 HCF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 144,080 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 136,752 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 136,752 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 129,811 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 126,759 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 126,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 116,061 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 116,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 110,492 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 110,492 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 107,417 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE SLIGHTLY MISHAPED

Offside Rear TYRE SLIGHTLY MISHAPED

Pass 9 Jun 2015 103,086 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 94,043 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 83,522 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 83,522 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 72,182 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 72,182 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 60,816 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 60,816 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 48,662 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 27 Jun 2009 38,097 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 28,512 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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FL55 HCF is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FL55 HCF, 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 FL55 HCF registered?

FL55 HCF is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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