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SM55 KSF

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

123,988 mi
Last recorded123,988 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 KSF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 123,988 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 123,982 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 109,364 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 95,813 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jun 2016 95,722 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 May 2015 80,808 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 75,429 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 75,429 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre unevenly worn smooth on edges -235/60 r16 100H

Pass 26 Apr 2013 70,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 70,745 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wipers torn

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 62,690 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2011 59,362 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 59,362 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 48,453 miles

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

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

Front number plate cracked but still readable from a distance

Fail 3 Apr 2010 48,453 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front number plate cracked but still readable from a distance

Pass 13 Mar 2009 32,707 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 32,707 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 28,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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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SM55 KSF is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SM55 KSF, 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 SM55 KSF registered?

SM55 KSF is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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