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HT54 AUH

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,933 mi
Last recorded106,933 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT54 AUH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 106,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 106,896 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 98,828 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 96,068 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 91,132 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 91,132 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 83,748 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 78,640 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 73,487 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 73,487 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 67,894 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2012 62,396 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 56,787 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 53,378 miles

REAR INNER BRAKE PADS LOW/REAR INNER FACE OF BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN/CORRODED

Pass 8 Jan 2010 45,022 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 37,581 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 29,963 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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HT54 AUH is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HT54 AUH, 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 HT54 AUH registered?

HT54 AUH is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 February 2005.

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