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KR54 UOD

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,681 mi
Last recorded131,681 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 UOD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 131,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s/f at wheel arch going through gromit (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four very close (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 131,681 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at four diffrent points (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s/f at wheel arch going through gromit (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four very close (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 131,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside 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 Jul 2016 119,803 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 116,231 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 116,231 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 110,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 101,275 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 91,007 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 81,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 70,005 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 56,063 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 56,057 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 48,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jan 2009 47,953 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Feb 2008 37,899 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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KR54 UOD is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KR54 UOD, 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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KR54 UOD is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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