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MF55 XTC

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

120,563 mi
Last recorded120,563 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 XTC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 120,563 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 114,556 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 114,556 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 106,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 103,347 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 95,636 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 92,878 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 92,878 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 86,801 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2014 86,801 miles

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 75,594 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front wiper blades split

Pass 2 Sep 2013 81,607 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 76,764 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 65,361 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 53,447 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 40,409 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 30,621 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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MF55 XTC is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MF55 XTC, 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 MF55 XTC registered?

MF55 XTC is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 September 2005.

Is MF55 XTC safe to buy?

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