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SV55 UHP

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,109 mi
Last recorded98,109 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 UHP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2022 98,109 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front & both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Fail 21 Dec 2022 98,104 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front & both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 16 Dec 2021 97,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 97,918 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 94,491 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 90,691 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 86,634 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 85,093 miles

outer sills corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2017 81,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 74,883 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 74,829 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2015 67,796 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 67,796 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 62,148 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 62,096 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 55,644 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 48,750 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 42,370 miles

brake pedal traveling slightly

Pass 27 Oct 2009 33,583 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 33,583 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 22,718 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SV55 UHP is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SV55 UHP, 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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SV55 UHP is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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