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127D916

2005 Kia Sportage

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,465 mi
Last recorded69,465 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2010
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration127D916
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2010 69,465 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 69,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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127D916 is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 127D916, 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 127D916 registered?

127D916 is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 May 2005.

Is 127D916 safe to buy?

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