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RA55 DHG

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,929 mi
Last recorded87,929 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 DHG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 87,929 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 87,916 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 84,753 miles

headlamps deteriorted beam ok at time of test

Fail 11 Jan 2021 84,753 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

headlamps deteriorted beam ok at time of test

minor exhaust blow flexi pipe area

Fail 3 Oct 2020 84,736 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover is split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

(exhaust) flex pipe is broken also leaking, middle section has a hole corroded on all connections and rear back box bracket is seriously corroded

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad is really close to 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 82,205 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 76,082 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 75,938 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 73,963 miles

Central Rear exhaust flange heavily corroded

Front exhaust flexy in poor condition

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 71,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended front bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended front bush (2.4.F.3)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer tread

Pass 30 Oct 2015 69,455 miles

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

vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 30 Oct 2014 66,346 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 63,399 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

plastic covering both outer sill panels

Pass 15 Oct 2012 57,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside wiperblade splitting at ends

Pass 20 Oct 2011 51,751 miles

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

both front brake discs worn to limits

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Oct 2010 45,396 miles

wear to front brake discs

Pass 26 Oct 2009 39,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 39,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 29,743 miles

Oil leak

both rear discs lipped

engine cover fitted

front discs lipped

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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RA55 DHG is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RA55 DHG, 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 RA55 DHG registered?

RA55 DHG is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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