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NA05 UEM

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,724 mi
Last recorded72,724 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA05 UEM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 72,724 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 68,180 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 65,281 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 65,278 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 64,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 64,340 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 60,386 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 54,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 46,788 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 46,788 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 29,045 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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NA05 UEM is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NA05 UEM, 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 NA05 UEM registered?

NA05 UEM is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is NA05 UEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA05 UEM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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