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BF55 MKU

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

107,476 mi
Last recorded107,476 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 MKU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 107,476 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 103,230 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 97,922 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 91,419 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 91,403 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 91,403 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 85,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 85,446 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit fouling on exhaust system (4.10 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements, showing attention or adjustment is required

Pass 14 Feb 2019 72,135 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 55,876 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 55,875 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front inner (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 54,342 miles

front brake pads on limit

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 22 Nov 2016 53,574 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 46,218 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 14 Aug 2014 42,644 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 39,662 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 35,845 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 31,863 miles

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

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

lower engine shield damaged / insecure on o/s/r corner

Pass 26 Aug 2010 27,249 miles

rear no plate just starting to delaminate

Pass 18 Aug 2009 22,763 miles

front and rear no plates are just starting to delaminate

Pass 26 Aug 2008 17,892 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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BF55 MKU is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BF55 MKU, 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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BF55 MKU is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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