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FRZ 8655

2004 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

135,248 mi
Last recorded135,248 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Sportage66,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRZ 8655
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 135,248 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2025 131,837 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 126,294 miles

OBD NOT READING ECU

Pass 7 Jun 2023 111,537 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 99,178 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 85,984 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 85,984 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 73,930 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 59,178 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 45,103 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 21,853 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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FRZ 8655 is a 2004 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2004 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 66,706 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 FRZ 8655, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FRZ 8655 registered?

FRZ 8655 is a 2004 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is FRZ 8655 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRZ 8655 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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