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SA55 ZNZ

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,674 mi
Last recorded75,674 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 ZNZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2013 75,674 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 75,674 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 66,509 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 58,535 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 49,544 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 40,958 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 31,717 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 31,717 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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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SA55 ZNZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SA55 ZNZ, 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 SA55 ZNZ registered?

SA55 ZNZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is SA55 ZNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA55 ZNZ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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