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KP54 JHH

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,804 mi
Last recorded156,804 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP54 JHH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 156,804 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 135,332 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 115,923 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 115,911 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Fail 23 May 2015 106,295 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 May 2015 106,295 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 93,955 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 79,999 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 79,999 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 66,599 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 56,920 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 44,474 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 39,301 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 31,804 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 24,661 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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KP54 JHH is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc 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 KP54 JHH, 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 KP54 JHH registered?

KP54 JHH is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 January 2005.

Is KP54 JHH safe to buy?

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