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MV55 FSO

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2014
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,572 mi
Last recorded22,572 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 FSO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2013 22,572 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 17,717 miles

air bag lamp on...

engine management lamp on....

wipers smear.....

Pass 13 Dec 2011 14,640 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 9 Feb 2011 10,887 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 7,084 miles

front pads getting low

front tyres getting low on outer edges

rear tyres have splits

Pass 25 Nov 2008 2,791 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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MV55 FSO is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MV55 FSO, 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 MV55 FSO registered?

MV55 FSO is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is MV55 FSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV55 FSO shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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