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WL55 EFE

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,417 mi
Last recorded112,417 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 EFE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 112,417 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 112,307 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 102,939 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 83,430 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 73,890 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 73,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded AROUND BRAKE PIPE MOUNT (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened AROUND FRONT MOUNTING (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened AROUND FRONT MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened AROUND REAR MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively CORRODED, LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH PARTIALLY DETACHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 67,433 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 67,433 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2017 65,940 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 64,304 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 60,533 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 57,326 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 57,326 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 54,745 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 47,207 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 39,724 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 34,059 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 27,658 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 19,805 miles

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

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

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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WL55 EFE is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WL55 EFE, 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 WL55 EFE registered?

WL55 EFE is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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