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SP55 OAC

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

90,384 mi
Last recorded90,384 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 OAC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 90,384 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 79,765 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 72,448 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jul 2013 66,345 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 60,938 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 60,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 52,438 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 47,450 miles

nsf wiper blade slightly torn

Pass 23 Sep 2009 40,000 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 31,582 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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SP55 OAC is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SP55 OAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP55 OAC registered?

SP55 OAC is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is SP55 OAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP55 OAC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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