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SD55 FKE

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,455 mi
Last recorded127,455 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 FKE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 127,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 120,203 miles

wishbone bushes perished-x2 front link boots deteriorated slightly-front brake pads wearing low-x2 front balljoint boots deteriorated-

Pass 10 May 2018 114,516 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jun 2017 106,809 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 106,809 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 99,695 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 99,695 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 96,774 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 96,774 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

advise clunking noise front

Pass 24 Dec 2014 89,681 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 78,438 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 75,061 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 arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 68,979 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

condition of front brake disc inner faces

Fail 9 Nov 2011 68,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

condition of front brake disc inner faces

Pass 12 Nov 2010 51,820 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 43,226 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 43,226 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 35,945 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 35,945 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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SD55 FKE is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SD55 FKE, 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 SD55 FKE registered?

SD55 FKE is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 November 2005.

Is SD55 FKE safe to buy?

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