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RK55 VFJ

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,478 mi
Last recorded82,478 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 VFJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2013 82,478 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 89,645 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 62,802 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 53,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jul 2010 53,856 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2009 39,012 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 27,717 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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RK55 VFJ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RK55 VFJ, 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 RK55 VFJ registered?

RK55 VFJ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 September 2005.

Is RK55 VFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK55 VFJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RK55 VFJ have outstanding finance?

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