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BJ05 KGX

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,462 mi
Last recorded97,462 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 KGX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 97,462 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre has slight undulation to inner tread area

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 76,872 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front of the front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front of the front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 76,872 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front of the front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front of the front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 60,809 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 60,809 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 44,882 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 18 Nov 2014 34,992 miles

front exhaust section has slight deterioration

Fail 14 Nov 2014 34,986 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front exhaust section has slight deterioration

Pass 4 Nov 2013 23,641 miles

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

under trays fitted covering brake pipes etc.

Pass 12 Nov 2012 15,893 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 9,933 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 8,584 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 7,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Nov 2008 6,322 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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BJ05 KGX is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BJ05 KGX, 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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BJ05 KGX is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 June 2005.

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