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KW55 XNY

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,216 mi
Last recorded130,216 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 XNY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 130,216 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 130,216 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 117,737 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 106,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2014 106,024 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2013 95,965 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 95,933 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 86,261 miles

offside door mirror glass has slight damage

Fail 31 May 2012 86,208 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 May 2011 73,075 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 57,048 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 42,607 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 32,385 miles

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)

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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KW55 XNY is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KW55 XNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW55 XNY registered?

KW55 XNY is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is KW55 XNY safe to buy?

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