MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,739 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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reverse lights all ways on
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
reverse lights all ways on
near side front tyre on legal limit boaderline pass
off side front tyre worn on outer edge
several small stonechips to windscreen
Engine Management Light on
SRS warning lamp on
Engine Management Light on
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
SRS warning lamp on
Engine oil leak onto O/S/F wisbone bush
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Engine oil leak onto O/S/F wisbone bush
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f tyres worn edges
Inner Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
both front tyre treads low on edges
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KU55 XJV is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 XJV, 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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How do I check the history of KU55 XJV?
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What year was KU55 XJV registered?
KU55 XJV is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 October 2005.
Is KU55 XJV safe to buy?
The MOT history for KU55 XJV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does KU55 XJV have outstanding finance?
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