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SO55 HHW

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,021 mi
Last recorded69,021 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 HHW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 69,021 miles

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

air bag warning light is on

Fail 27 Jan 2011 61,016 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 61,016 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 51,412 miles

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 24 Feb 2009 41,626 miles

advise front discs slightly worn and rear disc slightly worn

Pass 4 Dec 2008 38,860 miles

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

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

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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SO55 HHW is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SO55 HHW, 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 SO55 HHW registered?

SO55 HHW is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is SO55 HHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO55 HHW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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