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BG05 OYZ

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

87,980 mi
Last recorded87,980 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 OYZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 87,980 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

clutch is worn

Fail 2 Nov 2022 87,980 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

1 litre of engine oil added ( to carry out emission test )

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

clutch is worn

Pass 18 Nov 2021 82,467 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 82,466 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened inner trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 78,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 73,770 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 73,770 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.156 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 70,324 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 70,324 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 65,265 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 54,083 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 52,724 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 48,539 miles

Corrosion to rear brake pipes.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 44,284 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes at rear.

Front tyres near limit.

Pass 29 Jul 2013 40,255 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 34,748 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 33,985 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 28,383 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Pass 7 Nov 2009 20,038 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 11,963 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 10,974 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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BG05 OYZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol 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 BG05 OYZ, 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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BG05 OYZ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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