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OU55 PVV

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,758 mi
Last recorded119,758 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 PVV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 119,758 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 103,408 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 92,338 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 92,130 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise offside number plate light worked when tapped.

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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OU55 PVV is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OU55 PVV, 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 OU55 PVV registered?

OU55 PVV is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is OU55 PVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU55 PVV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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