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VE54 XBD

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,047 mi
Last recorded106,047 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 XBD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 106,047 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 106,047 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 102,537 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 99,684 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 99,684 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 96,907 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 96,907 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 92,364 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 92,364 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 84,700 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 70,796 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 65,078 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 59,928 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 55,165 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2012 50,262 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 44,448 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 24 Oct 2011 44,448 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 37,919 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 37,912 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 31,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 26,720 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 20,727 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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VE54 XBD is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VE54 XBD, 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 VE54 XBD registered?

VE54 XBD is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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