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KT55 YEC

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,068 mi
Last recorded55,068 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT55 YEC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 55,068 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 48,010 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 38,707 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 38,707 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 28,274 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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KT55 YEC is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 KT55 YEC, 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 KT55 YEC registered?

KT55 YEC is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is KT55 YEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT55 YEC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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