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AE54 UDU

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,015 mi
Last recorded72,015 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 UDU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 72,015 miles

engine oil level low

surface corrosion on factory fitted brake pipes

Fail 21 Jul 2018 72,000 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Central Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil level low

surface corrosion on factory fitted brake pipes

Pass 19 Jul 2017 69,396 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak sump ()

Fail 18 Jul 2017 69,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak sump ()

Pass 1 Aug 2016 64,919 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front and rear back plates corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2016 64,918 miles

Fuel tank insecure both straps (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front and rear back plates corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2015 61,529 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 52,548 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 37,927 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 22,497 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 17,452 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 16,019 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 13,762 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 10,587 miles

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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AE54 UDU is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AE54 UDU, 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 AE54 UDU registered?

AE54 UDU is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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