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MM55 XHW

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,478 mi
Last recorded105,478 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 105,478 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine or gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake travel is high and close to a failure

offside steering arm has slight play

screen has stone chips

Pass 21 Nov 2017 100,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 94,154 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear - subframe mounting points (2.4.G.2)

exhaust tailpipes knocking on towbar bracket

Fail 24 Nov 2016 94,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear - subframe mounting points (2.4.G.2)

exhaust tailpipes knocking on towbar bracket

Pass 26 Nov 2015 81,669 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bushes to subframe (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 81,669 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 67,796 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner edges [235/60/16/100h]

Both rear tyres are wearing to 2-3mm

Pass 21 Dec 2013 54,229 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Dec 2013 54,229 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2012 45,775 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 39,764 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 28,918 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 21,098 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 17,220 miles

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

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 XHW is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XHW, 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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MM55 XHW is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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