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MW54 UBL

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,166 mi
Last recorded50,166 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 UBL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 28 Jun 2012 50,166 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 43,328 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 36,456 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 27,898 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 21,670 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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MW54 UBL is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 MW54 UBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MW54 UBL registered?

MW54 UBL is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 January 2005.

Is MW54 UBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW54 UBL shows 5 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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