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MM55 CVE

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,880 mi
Last recorded107,880 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 CVE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 107,880 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 103,285 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 103,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 97,486 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 92,061 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 92,061 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 84,565 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 76,908 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 71,481 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 71,481 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 65,837 miles

emmisions to clean

Pass 16 Apr 2012 58,178 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 49,493 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 48,532 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 36,631 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 25,617 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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MM55 CVE is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MM55 CVE, 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 MM55 CVE registered?

MM55 CVE is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 December 2005.

Is MM55 CVE safe to buy?

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