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WD54 EFP

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,917 mi
Last recorded72,917 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD54 EFP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 72,917 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 63,182 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 53,803 miles

Battery not secure

Wipers smear windscreen

Pass 26 Mar 2010 44,841 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 31,369 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 31,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 19,849 miles

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

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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WD54 EFP is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WD54 EFP, 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 WD54 EFP registered?

WD54 EFP is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is WD54 EFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD54 EFP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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