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SD55 VWK

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

97,729 mi
Last recorded97,729 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 VWK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 97,729 miles

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

Rear diff damp

Fail 13 Sep 2023 97,727 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear diff damp

Pass 4 Aug 2022 82,321 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 82,301 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 81,439 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 81,418 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 81,396 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating brake discs corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength x 2 inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 81,140 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 81,121 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose through inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 80,411 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 80,388 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating x 2 & brake pedal spongy (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 79,749 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 79,730 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 78,490 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 78,490 miles

Steering system excessively rough slipping belt (2.2.D.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 71,236 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 65,481 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 60,703 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 54,773 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 47,418 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 41,068 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 34,617 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 27,588 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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SD55 VWK is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VWK, 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 VWK registered?

SD55 VWK is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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