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AF55 XAX

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

164,196 mi
Last recorded164,196 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 XAX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2022 164,196 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both front links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced around subframe mount (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 148,183 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 148,182 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 120,726 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 116,307 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 110,314 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 110,314 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 103,356 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 97,523 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 92,856 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 84,137 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 75,273 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 64,337 miles

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 52,134 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 45,574 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 45,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 36,428 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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AF55 XAX is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AF55 XAX, 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 AF55 XAX registered?

AF55 XAX is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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