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HV55 KVP

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,175 mi
Last recorded71,175 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 KVP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2014 71,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 71,175 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 69,631 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 58,802 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 51,016 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 49,619 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn

Fail 17 May 2011 49,619 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Sep 2010 45,102 miles

both front brake discs lipped & worn

Pass 1 Sep 2009 37,527 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 30,506 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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HV55 KVP is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 HV55 KVP, 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 HV55 KVP registered?

HV55 KVP is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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