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KH55 AWN

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

83,048 mi
Last recorded83,048 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH55 AWN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2023 83,048 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 80,858 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 80,858 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 75,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn to outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn to edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 75,933 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn to outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn to edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 67,682 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 67,682 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 64,383 miles

Offside Rear Tyre valve stem damaged

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Offside rear and nearside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 64,345 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre valve stem damaged

Pass 14 May 2018 60,763 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 55,848 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 51,881 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 51,880 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 May 2015 47,423 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 45,018 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2013 41,983 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 38,362 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 36,367 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 35,747 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 35,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2010 27,222 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 20,414 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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KH55 AWN is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KH55 AWN, 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 KH55 AWN registered?

KH55 AWN is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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