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SJ55 WGG

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,944 mi
Last recorded155,944 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 WGG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 155,944 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 134,573 miles

engine management light on

Fail 6 Oct 2012 134,572 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

engine management light on

Pass 30 Sep 2011 107,532 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml lighit on

o/s/r tyre has small cut to sidewall

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 30 Sep 2011 107,532 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml lighit on

o/s/r tyre has small cut to sidewall

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 5 Nov 2010 81,424 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 81,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 57,928 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 5 Oct 2009 57,928 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Jul 2008 36,751 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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SJ55 WGG is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SJ55 WGG, 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 SJ55 WGG registered?

SJ55 WGG is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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