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KW55 XVK

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,750 mi
Last recorded120,750 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 XVK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 120,750 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 112,432 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 101,215 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 88,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 88,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 83,537 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 82,681 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear suspension arm slight corrosion

Fail 9 Apr 2018 82,681 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear suspension arm slight corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2017 79,672 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 75,896 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear (2.4.G.1)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

rear suspension components slight corrosion

under covers fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2016 75,744 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear (2.4.G.1)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

rear suspension components slight corrosion

under covers fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2015 71,577 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 71,577 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2014 66,178 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 66,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 56,296 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 56,293 miles

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 52,415 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 44,366 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 25,802 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 14,893 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 14,719 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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KW55 XVK 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 72.7%.

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 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 KW55 XVK, 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 KW55 XVK registered?

KW55 XVK is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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