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BD05 VAX

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

130,120 mi
Last recorded130,120 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 VAX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2024 130,120 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front section (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 118,679 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 108,348 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 95,297 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2020 84,738 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 77,224 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 68,128 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 59,608 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 56,506 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 56,021 miles

Engine mil light on

Pass 27 May 2015 51,595 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2014 46,826 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 46,729 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2013 41,195 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 36,888 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 34,238 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 81,475 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 26,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 22 May 2009 20,399 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 15,191 miles

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

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

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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BD05 VAX is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BD05 VAX, 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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BD05 VAX is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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