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RX55 NYW

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,109 mi
Last recorded99,109 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 NYW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 99,109 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect corroded sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

off-side rearlamp damage

Fail 22 Jan 2020 99,109 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Incorrect battery fitted. (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect corroded sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

off-side rearlamp damage

Pass 10 Dec 2018 93,797 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 89,340 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 83,100 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 83,036 miles

Statutory seat belt missing All (5.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2015 73,213 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 59,646 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 59,646 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 50,132 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 50,132 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 41,428 miles

front pads getting low

o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 2 Jun 2011 33,637 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Dec 2009 26,807 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 18,369 miles

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

Offside 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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RX55 NYW is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RX55 NYW, 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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RX55 NYW is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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