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EO04 BVU

2004 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,148 mi
Last recorded127,148 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sportage66,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO04 BVU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 127,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 127,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 118,897 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre exhaust rubber missing

Fail 6 Mar 2018 118,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre exhaust rubber missing

Pass 9 Mar 2017 113,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 112,999 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings ider arm (2.2.B.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 106,248 miles

Center exhaust rubber missing

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside steering drop arm bush has slight play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 106,248 miles

Center exhaust rubber missing

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside steering drop arm bush has slight play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 99,513 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 90,651 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 88,334 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 88,334 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 82,579 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 77,062 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 69,981 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 62,583 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 54,327 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 41,181 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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EO04 BVU is a 2004 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 66,706 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EO04 BVU, 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 22 years old, this Kia Sportage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EO04 BVU is a 2004 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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