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AU05 FGM

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

156,064 mi
Last recorded156,064 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 FGM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 156,064 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 156,064 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 156,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff/driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 155,725 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear side valence coroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear side valence corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2019 151,617 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 144,844 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 141,967 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 138,918 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 134,930 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 128,935 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 122,330 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 122,330 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 117,918 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 117,918 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 113,419 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 107,588 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 93,466 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 7 Mar 2008 75,579 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 74,835 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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AU05 FGM is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AU05 FGM, 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 AU05 FGM registered?

AU05 FGM is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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