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ST55 KUF

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,377 mi
Last recorded134,377 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 KUF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 134,377 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 134,377 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 134,082 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main pipes to rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 134,047 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main pipes to rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2017 132,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 May 2017 132,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 127,651 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 127,651 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 May 2015 114,116 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 100,111 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 85,519 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 73,297 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 63,779 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2011 63,779 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Oct 2010 59,501 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 59,501 miles

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

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 50,643 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 50,549 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Airbag light on

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 40,148 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 40,148 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)

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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ST55 KUF is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ST55 KUF, 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 ST55 KUF registered?

ST55 KUF is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 November 2005.

Is ST55 KUF safe to buy?

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