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MJ55 BZO

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,426 mi
Last recorded47,426 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 BZO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2013 47,426 miles

Advise both front wipers smearing.

Advise both rear brake discs corroded and worn thin.

Advise handbrake high.

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 38,868 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 31,523 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 23,843 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 23,843 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 17,789 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 9,286 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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MJ55 BZO is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MJ55 BZO, 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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MJ55 BZO is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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