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BD54 HDA

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

120,354 mi
Last recorded120,354 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 HDA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 120,354 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 113,336 miles

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2016 113,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush Rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 107,659 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 107,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 103,547 miles

advise all 4 tyres

Pass 6 Dec 2013 98,101 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 86,389 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 86,325 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 73,531 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 73,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 62,042 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs lipped

front pads worn

Fail 15 Dec 2010 62,005 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs lipped

front pads worn

Pass 22 Dec 2009 50,304 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 22 Dec 2009 50,304 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 40,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Dec 2008 40,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jan 2008 29,360 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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BD54 HDA is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BD54 HDA, 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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BD54 HDA is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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