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BF05 WTG

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,452 mi
Last recorded50,452 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 WTG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 50,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 45,949 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake backplates corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2018 45,949 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and offside rear on ends to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake backplates corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2017 41,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust flexi corroded but not blowing

Pass 9 Mar 2016 39,191 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 36,466 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust flexi-pipe net adrift

Pass 24 Feb 2014 33,516 miles

light age cracking on front tyres

Pass 26 Feb 2013 31,126 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 28,431 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 25,675 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 1 Mar 2010 21,277 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 17,636 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 17,636 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 13,727 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 WTG is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BF05 WTG, 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 BF05 WTG registered?

BF05 WTG is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is BF05 WTG safe to buy?

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