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NC55 JKN

2005 Kia Sportage

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

30,763 mi
Last recorded30,763 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC55 JKN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 30,763 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 30,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 27,619 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

front brake pads worn to limit/discs worn

Pass 17 Jul 2018 20,050 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 17,365 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 13,934 miles

both rear tyres perished

rear brake pads worn to limit

Pass 23 Jul 2015 10,321 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 10,321 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 4,989 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 1,406 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 26,419 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 23,153 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 23,153 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 19,552 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 15,608 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 9,320 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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NC55 JKN is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NC55 JKN, 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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NC55 JKN is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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