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WR55 MOU

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,634 mi
Last recorded116,634 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 MOU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 116,634 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 109,512 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 109,512 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 100,186 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 100,127 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working Bolts corroded (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 91,450 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 91,450 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely offside and nearside (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 80,984 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted to nearside rear adult seat belts not tested

Fail 4 Feb 2016 80,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc small inner clip insecure (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' objects hanging from interior mirror (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted to nearside rear adult seat belts not tested

Pass 11 Feb 2015 69,857 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 69,607 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 58,814 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 58,812 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 50,564 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 50,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 44,779 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 44,779 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 38,007 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 31,147 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 23,729 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 23,729 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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WR55 MOU is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WR55 MOU, 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 WR55 MOU registered?

WR55 MOU is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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