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FM54 HNC

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,992 mi
Last recorded120,992 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 HNC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 120,992 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

propshaft removed

Pass 19 Dec 2012 114,795 miles

front discs worn

Fail 19 Dec 2012 114,795 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)

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

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 7 Jan 2012 101,822 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 101,822 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 81,328 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 64,819 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 43,432 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 30,050 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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FM54 HNC is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 FM54 HNC, 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 FM54 HNC registered?

FM54 HNC is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 January 2005.

Is FM54 HNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM54 HNC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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