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WR55 WRU

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,883 mi
Last recorded144,883 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 WRU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 144,883 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 19 May 2022 144,883 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 144,309 miles

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

Front Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

Rear Boot lid component likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Jan 2022 144,233 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine management light illuminated

Pass 25 Jan 2021 138,148 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 138,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 130,144 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 130,105 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened advise not to drive vehicle (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

e.m.l on

Pass 3 Apr 2017 120,244 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 109,815 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs are corroded on contact areas

engine warning light on in amber

Pass 26 Mar 2015 99,259 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 88,360 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 22 Mar 2013 77,154 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 66,380 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 66,377 miles

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 30 Mar 2011 56,250 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 43,777 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 33,231 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

parking brake lever travel very long

Fail 25 Mar 2009 33,231 miles

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)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

parking brake lever travel very long

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 WRU is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WRU, 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 WRU registered?

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

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