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NJ55 OAP

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,826 mi
Last recorded75,826 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 OAP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2022 75,826 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security spring mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 69,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 64,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 60,917 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 50,523 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 42,078 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 34,527 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 32,909 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 31,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 29,345 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 27,281 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 22,675 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 18,267 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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NJ55 OAP is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 NJ55 OAP, 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 NJ55 OAP registered?

NJ55 OAP is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is NJ55 OAP safe to buy?

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