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HK54 ZBT

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,275 mi
Last recorded118,275 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 ZBT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 118,275 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 112,219 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 112,218 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 107,867 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 101,076 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)

Pass 9 May 2016 100,937 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 94,958 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 66,848 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 55,427 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 55,427 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 48,796 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 48,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 43,592 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 37,484 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 30,078 miles

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

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

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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HK54 ZBT is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HK54 ZBT, 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 HK54 ZBT registered?

HK54 ZBT is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 January 2005.

Is HK54 ZBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK54 ZBT shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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