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SH55 URO

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

148,165 mi
Last recorded148,165 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 URO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 148,165 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 148,164 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 134,316 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both n/s and o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 134,314 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both n/s and o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 122,710 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 122,710 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 119,797 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 119,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 116,938 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 116,937 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 114,100 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 114,099 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 106,892 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 93,417 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 83,259 miles

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

front rear discs corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2012 83,250 miles

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

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

front rear discs corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2011 72,227 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 65,573 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 57,851 miles

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

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

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

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

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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SH55 URO is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SH55 URO, 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 SH55 URO registered?

SH55 URO is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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