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FX55 ZWK

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

157,903 mi
Last recorded157,903 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 ZWK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 157,903 miles

Nearside Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 157,903 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 149,362 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper blade defective

Fail 25 Sep 2019 149,362 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 26 Sep 2018 139,493 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 139,490 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2017 123,938 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 113,946 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 104,622 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 104,622 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 95,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2014 95,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 86,669 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 78,997 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 78,997 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 70,519 miles

Front subframe bushes worn and noisy.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear child seat fitted.

Pass 20 Apr 2010 64,120 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 49,515 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 36,858 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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FX55 ZWK is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FX55 ZWK, 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 FX55 ZWK registered?

FX55 ZWK is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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