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BF05 YTD

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

136,263 mi
Last recorded136,263 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 YTD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 136,263 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 .... (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 136,263 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 .... (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 136,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in mud, cant fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front undertray fitted stopping full inspection of front subframe and chassis condition

Central Rear BOTH rear disc protectors have corroded and broken away, in places rubbing on inner disc surface

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastered in mud, cant fully inspect pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached all lower rear bumper securing brackets have corroded and brocken away, bumper still secure at time of test (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush perished, just starting to split, at time of test no excess play or movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 124,279 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 124,276 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 111,582 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 111,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link top ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 105,804 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle cover missing ,not affecting the operation

Pass 15 May 2017 96,357 miles

Rear central seat belt cover missing ,but not affecting the operation.

Pass 16 May 2016 89,390 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 89,390 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 82,061 miles

Rear centre seat belt cover missing.

Pass 27 May 2014 74,502 miles

Centre rear seat belt cover missing.

N/s wiper blade deteriorated.

Pass 24 May 2013 65,720 miles

Centre rear seat belt cover incomplete.

Fail 24 May 2013 65,720 miles

Centre rear seat belt cover incomplete.

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

Pass 29 May 2012 56,518 miles

Rear centre seat belt cover slightly damaged

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 50,466 miles

Rear centre seat belt cover deteriorated

Fail 18 Oct 2011 50,466 miles

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

Rear centre seat belt cover deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2010 42,930 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 42,928 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 33,738 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 29,787 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 23,630 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 YTD is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BF05 YTD, 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 YTD is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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