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HG55 RZA

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,431 mi
Last recorded101,431 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 RZA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 101,431 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 98,909 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 94,604 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 83,250 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 71,667 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Mar 2013 71,667 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front brake discs worn

Fail 26 Mar 2012 60,676 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

centre seatbelt stalk casing damaged but operation ok

evidence that nearside rear brake has been binding but free at time of test

nearside wiper blade starting to split/smear

Pass 26 Mar 2012 60,676 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre seatbelt stalk casing damaged but operation ok

evidence that nearside rear brake has been binding but free at time of test

nearside wiper blade starting to split/smear

Pass 24 Mar 2011 50,658 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 46,897 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 46,897 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 35,577 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 35,577 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 25,122 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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HG55 RZA is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 HG55 RZA, 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 HG55 RZA registered?

HG55 RZA is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is HG55 RZA safe to buy?

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