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AE55 XYP

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,503 mi
Last recorded106,503 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 XYP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 106,503 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 106,503 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 94,996 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 86,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer Edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer Edge Very Close (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very Close (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 86,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer Edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer Edge Very Close (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very Close (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 77,933 miles

high handbrake travel

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 12 Mar 2014 72,299 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded and lipped

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2014 72,295 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear brake discs corroded and lipped

Near side rear tyre wearing low

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2013 68,129 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 64,512 miles

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

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

rear brake discs outer surfaces edgers corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2011 59,736 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 59,736 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

airbag light on

brake discs worn {front}

spare tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2010 55,253 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 40,229 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 23,401 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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AE55 XYP is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AE55 XYP, 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 AE55 XYP registered?

AE55 XYP is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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