MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,479 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Reverse lamp in op
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Reverse lamp in op
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
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)
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)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine under tray insecure
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
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KU55 XHG 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 KU55 XHG, 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 KU55 XHG registered?
KU55 XHG is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2005.
Is KU55 XHG safe to buy?
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