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MM54 ENT

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,172 mi
Last recorded105,172 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM54 ENT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 105,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 95,313 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 95,313 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 87,855 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 87,855 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 82,610 miles

Alternative headlight switching fitted in vehicle.

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on arm o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 82,562 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported to both headlights (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on arm o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 73,739 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 66,381 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 60,358 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 58,840 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 58,840 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 54,325 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 54,281 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 44,955 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 35,453 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 30,594 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 24,745 miles

Offside rear and nearside front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 14 Jan 2008 20,503 miles

O/S/F TYRE 3 MM WEAR LEFT

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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MM54 ENT is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MM54 ENT, 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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MM54 ENT is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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