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VX55 TWM

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,158 mi
Last recorded94,158 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 TWM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 94,158 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 94,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 85,022 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 85,022 miles

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

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative both (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 76,280 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear / rear sections (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 72,709 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (7.1.2)

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

oil leak around engine bay

Pass 4 Jun 2015 64,321 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 50,696 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 40,601 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 40,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 33,898 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 26,708 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 19,327 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 13,563 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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VX55 TWM is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VX55 TWM, 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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VX55 TWM is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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