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BF05 FZD

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

145,077 mi
Last recorded145,077 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 FZD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2023 145,077 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged cover missing. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

general chassis and suspension components rusting..

Pass 23 Mar 2022 138,955 miles

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

Rear WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

Pass 23 Mar 2021 136,480 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 134,277 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 131,263 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 123,877 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 114,605 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 104,515 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 104,388 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 94,930 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 86,072 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 86,072 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 76,785 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 67,658 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 58,317 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 58,317 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 48,216 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 38,601 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 29,836 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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BF05 FZD 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 78.9%.

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 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 BF05 FZD, 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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BF05 FZD is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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