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FY55 NUV

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,814 mi
Last recorded114,814 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 NUV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 114,814 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 114,809 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 107,331 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Jan 2016 107,331 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2015 101,454 miles

Slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 20 Dec 2013 90,896 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 83,430 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2012 83,429 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 77,029 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 19 Jan 2012 77,029 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall

offside rear tyre perished

rear disks lipped and corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2011 65,267 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2010 50,347 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 32,098 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 32,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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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FY55 NUV is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FY55 NUV, 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 FY55 NUV registered?

FY55 NUV is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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