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KW54 KMF

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,817 mi
Last recorded122,817 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW54 KMF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 122,817 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 110,883 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 110,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 110,749 miles

Brake performance not tested Due To Condition Of Rear Sub Frame Mountings (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Bonding Split (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Forward Mount Rotted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Forward Mount Rotted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2016 102,542 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 93,898 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 83,725 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 76,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 67,735 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 67,533 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 59,352 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 52,397 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 41,895 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 33,282 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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KW54 KMF is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KW54 KMF, 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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KW54 KMF is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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