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RK55 VGN

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,427 mi
Last recorded86,427 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 VGN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 86,427 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 86,427 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2015 86,352 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2015 86,352 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 85,675 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 77,822 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 69,472 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 64,618 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 57,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 51,675 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 VGN is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 RK55 VGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK55 VGN registered?

RK55 VGN is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is RK55 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK55 VGN shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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