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BAZ 2216

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

172,666 mi
Last recorded172,666 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAZ 2216
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 172,666 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 165,297 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2024 160,385 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2024 160,167 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 154,983 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 154,982 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Pitted/hazed (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 143,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front light lenses pitted (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 143,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front light lenses pitted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 132,645 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central rear seat belt buckle cover secured by tape

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases repaired with mastic (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 132,645 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central rear seat belt buckle cover secured by tape

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 120,251 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 120,251 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 112,890 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 112,890 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 105,863 miles

Central Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 105,435 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 98,152 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 98,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 89,288 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack (nearside inner joint)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 89,288 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in steering rack (nearside inner joint)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 81,426 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 71,474 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 63,708 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 54,558 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 47,722 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 40,776 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 33,048 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 25,530 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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BAZ 2216 is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BAZ 2216, 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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BAZ 2216 is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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