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MV55 VSF

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

75,609 mi
Last recorded75,609 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 VSF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 75,609 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 75,596 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 75,488 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering SUBFRAME MOUNT (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 74,164 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 72,674 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 71,095 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 65,363 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 65,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 67,054 miles

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

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

cut in wall n/s/f tyre

n/s/r tyre poor cracks in tread & 2 nails

o/s/r tyre poor cracks in tread

Fail 23 Jul 2015 67,054 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

cut in wall n/s/f tyre

n/s/r tyre poor cracks in tread & 2 nails

o/s/r tyre poor cracks in tread

Pass 6 Aug 2014 63,108 miles

rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 6 Aug 2014 63,108 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 1 Aug 2013 57,843 miles

n/s/r light unit broke

Fail 31 Jul 2013 57,843 miles

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

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

n/s/r light unit broke

Pass 2 Aug 2012 52,550 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 46,644 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 46,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 39,209 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 31,404 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 24,052 miles

long travel to park brake

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 VSF is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MV55 VSF, 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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MV55 VSF is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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