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MJ55 VSV

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Lpg 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,176 mi
Last recorded146,176 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 VSV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 146,176 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 146,171 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2018 141,702 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 137,954 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 133,888 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 133,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and below limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 129,507 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 125,038 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 125,036 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 109,855 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 109,855 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 94,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 76,159 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 76,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 57,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 45,224 miles

Front brake disc worn.

Pass 29 Sep 2008 32,775 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 32,460 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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 VSV is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 2,656cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MJ55 VSV, 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 VSV is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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