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BJ05 LTX

2005 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,024 mi
Last recorded124,024 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 LTX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 124,024 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 124,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 118,605 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 118,577 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 110,996 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 110,993 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 109,762 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 107,479 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 104,848 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 104,848 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 96,273 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 96,273 miles

Fuel system component leaking In engine bay. (7.2.3)

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 86,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 72,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 61,889 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 50,971 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 39,279 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 32,273 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 32,273 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 26,125 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008

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 LTX is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LTX, 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 BJ05 LTX registered?

BJ05 LTX is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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