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BG55 OUK

2005 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,812 mi
Last recorded102,812 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 OUK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 102,812 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 99,361 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 96,570 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 92,849 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 92,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 87,933 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 87,933 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front pads worn low

Pass 24 Nov 2017 82,859 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 82,859 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 77,299 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 77,299 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 72,413 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 72,413 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 66,608 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 66,608 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 62,237 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 58,393 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 58,393 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 51,301 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 45,455 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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)

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Sep 2009 35,399 miles

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

n/s/rear tyre (2.5mm) on outer edge

two segment,s in high level brake light not working

Fail 4 Sep 2009 35,399 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/rear tyre (2.5mm) on outer edge

two segment,s in high level brake light not working

Pass 6 Sep 2008 25,769 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 25,769 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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BG55 OUK is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BG55 OUK, 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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BG55 OUK is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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