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RV55 HVX

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,713 mi
Last recorded89,713 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 HVX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2014 89,713 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 89,713 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 80,165 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2013 80,164 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2012 67,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 57,728 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 11 Aug 2010 41,445 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 35,821 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 24,306 miles

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

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

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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RV55 HVX is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RV55 HVX, 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

How do I check the history of RV55 HVX?

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What year was RV55 HVX registered?

RV55 HVX is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is RV55 HVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV55 HVX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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