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BG55 XUF

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,385 mi
Last recorded97,385 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 XUF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 97,385 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 86,543 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 79,768 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 72,045 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 68,414 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 58,799 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 55,530 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 17 Aug 2017 55,530 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 5 Apr 2016 53,423 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 45,983 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 39,884 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 35,332 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 35,332 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 32,723 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 28,394 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 16,478 miles

Ctr high level brake lamp a few bulbs not working

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 XUF is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BG55 XUF, 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 BG55 XUF registered?

BG55 XUF is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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