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NX55 FBF

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,883 mi
Last recorded121,883 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX55 FBF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 121,883 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 117,993 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 108,878 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 97,355 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 97,355 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 88,713 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 81,790 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 81,700 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 72,063 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 64,704 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 57,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 46,550 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 34,995 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 34,947 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 26,047 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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NX55 FBF is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NX55 FBF, 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 NX55 FBF registered?

NX55 FBF is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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