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RN54 RCY

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

198,119 mi
Last recorded198,119 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 RCY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2015 198,119 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 187,090 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 179,760 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 163,930 miles

washers?

Pass 20 Jan 2011 142,120 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 119,516 miles

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 89,521 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 59,425 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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RN54 RCY is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RN54 RCY, 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 RN54 RCY registered?

RN54 RCY is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is RN54 RCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN54 RCY shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RN54 RCY have outstanding finance?

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