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BF55 OZC

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

130,320 mi
Last recorded130,320 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 OZC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 130,320 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 117,564 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 108,023 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 95,569 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 81,125 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 75,469 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 71,115 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 65,074 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 64,136 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 58,753 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 58,753 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 49,670 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 40,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 29,560 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 19,665 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 OZC is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 OZC, 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 BF55 OZC registered?

BF55 OZC is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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